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NATIONAL XC ARCHIVE 2001---2010
Updated: 2010-03-10
Here is the aforementioned club National Cross Country archive i have been working on.
Hopefully it lists every runner who has represented the club at the Nationals since the club was formed in 2000.
Each year is individually listed with all performances listed in the appropriate age category. I have also listed medal winners, highest category finishers and team performances.
The archive will eventually find a permanent place on the website and it will be just a case of updating each year.
For now you can check over that i haven't missed anyone out or that i might have listed some of the details wrongly, if so let me know and it will be amended.
Hopefully you find it of some interest.
SHANE.
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NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY ARCHIVE 2001---2010.
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2001 [IRVINE]
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
1 Ashley Toner. 12 Jemma Toner. 59 Rebecca French.[69 Finished]
UNDER-13 BOYS:
12 Travis Sinclair. 57 Scott Robertson. 83 Alistair Ewing.[98 Finished]
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
40 Stephanie Meek.[52 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
68 Graeme Shepherd. 77 Angus Armour. 90 Fraser Kingscott.[98 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
NONE.[41 Finished]
UNDER-17 MEN:
NONE[52 Finished].
UNDER-20 WOMEN:
None.[25 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
39 Kate Hoffman. 40 Marsie Ewing.60 Margaret Turnbull.64 Lesley McGiffen. Team 10th.[70 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
75.Andy Kitchen.81 Robert Lee.84 Murray Robertson.86 Tim Brand.114 Brian Turner.191 Colin Eades.254 John Paxton.283 Harry Mullholland.323 Alistair Hindle.329 James Alexander. [362 Finished].
TOTAL CLUB FINISHERS [24]
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2002 FALKIRK
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
7 Jemma Toner.57 Kathleen Dempsey.[68 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
48 Scott Robertson,83 Alistair Ewing.[95 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
16 Ashley Toner.36 Rebecca French.47 Ann Gardiner.[47 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
30 Travis Sinclair.69 Angus Armour.79 Callum Gillespie.87 Philip Kingscote. Team 8th.[92 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 Women:
None.[32Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
50 Fraser Kingscott.[52 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None[27 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
39 Kate Hoffman.49 Marsie Ewing.60 Margaret Turnbull.64 Lesley McGiffen.Team 10th.[70 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
21 Colin Meek.63 Brian Turner.139 Peter Dymoke.182 Ian Seggie.207 Ewan McIntosh.317 John Paxton.318 James Alexander.327 Martin Leadbetter.405 Calvin Crane. Team 12th.
Total Club Finishers [25].
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2003 LINWOOD
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
21 Sarah Inglis. 50 Mhairi Inglis.[88 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
19 Robert Inglis.[93 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
3 Jemma Toner.10 Laura Bann.24 Ashley Toner.51 Rebecca French.73 Hazel Turnbull. Team 2nd. [74 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
12 Travis Sinclair.86 Philip Kingscote. [93 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 Women:
None [35 Finished].
UNDER-17 Men:
57 Philip Kingscote. [32 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None [32 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
45 Kate Kitchen.47 Marsie Ewing.48 Lorna Eades.61 Margaret Turnbull. Team 12th. [74 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
55 Brian Turner.56 Graeme Ackland.63 Andy Kitchin.89 David Simmons.106 Peter Dymoke.108 David Godfree.116 Robert Lee.142 Ewan McIntosh.166 David Eades.182 Christopher Northam.229 Alex Agnew.287 Kenton Jones.326 James Alexander.352 Alan Grierson. [371 Finished].
Total Club Finishers [29].
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2004 PERTH
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
7 Sarah Inglis.31 Mhairi Inglis.71 Emma Cottom. [81 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
22 Robert Inglis. [106 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
4 Jemma Toner.59 Kathleen Dempsey. [59 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
None [90 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
None [40 Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
None [76 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None. [40 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
33 Helen Murray.65 Kate Kitchen.86 Lorna Eades.91 Magaret Turnbull.94 Marsie Ewing. Team 11th. [106 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
78 Ross Milne.79 Brian Turner.85 Graeme Ackland.110 Andy Kitchin.146 Chris Godfree.154David Simmons.191 Harry Mulholland.337 James Alexander.383 Alan Grierson. Team 12th. [408 Finished].
Total Club Finishers [21].
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2005 IRVINE
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
30 Lana Turnbull. [103 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
71 Zack Jones. [91 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
10 Sarah Inglis.20 Mhairi Inglis. [87 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
50 Robert Inglis.67 Colin McDonald. [83 Finished]
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
None.[52 Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
37 Darren Thomson. [57 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None.[32 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
64 Laura Sarkis.86 Margaret Turnbull. [107 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
42 Ross Milne.54 Stephen Cottom. 97 Graeme Ackland.113 Steven Lawrie.151 David Eades.154 Harry Mullholland.173 Alan McIntosh.221Kenton Jones.322 James Alexander. Team 8th. [375 Finished].
Total Club Finishers [18].
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2006 FALKIRK
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
23 Lana Turnbull.32 Jemma Robertson. [109 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
None. [109 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
4 Sarah Inglis.11 Mhairi Inglis. [91 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
16 Robert Inglis.74Colin McDonald. [91 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
None.[60 Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
None.[71 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None.[40 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
85 Saran Jones.104 Jill Horsburgh..
SENIOR MEN:
33 Ross Milne.94 Graeme Ackland.140.Richard Docherty.180 Harry Mulholland.193 Stephen Dempsey.217 Brian Stewart.232 David Eades.250 Alan McIntosh.289 Kenton Jones.334 James Alexander. Team 17th. [422 Finished].
Total Club Finishers [16].
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2007 FALKIRK
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
None.[99 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
None.[117 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
60 Lana Turnbull.[92 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
None. [101 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
3 U-17 Sarah Inglis.10 u-17 Mhairi Inglis. [57 Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
37 Robert Inglis.[[68 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None.[38 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
7 Edel Mooney.89 Kate Kitchen.108 Marsie Ewing.118 Margaret Turnbull. Team 13th. [148th Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
7 Iain Donnan.49 Ross Milne.76 Colin Meek.118 Graeme Ackland.186 Alan McIntosh.277 Scott Nelson.324 David Bell.352 Stephen Dempsey.357 Janes Alexander.411 Mark Kassyk. Team 13th. 413 Finishers].
Total Club Finishers. [19].
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2008 FALKIRK
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
109 Marie McGlaughlin. [121 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
None.[139 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
Lana Turnbull. [100 Finished.
UNDER-15 BOYS:
93 Daniel McGlaughlin. [98 Finishers].
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
3 U-17 Sarah Inglis.4 U/17 Mhairi Inglis. [73 Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
14 Robert Inglis.55 Alistair Robertson. [73 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None.[34 Finished.
SENIOR WOMEN:
86 Marie Storrie.120 Lorna Eades.141 Margaret Turnbull. Team 21st. [157 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
58 Ross Milne.111 Graeme Ackland. 179 Scott Nelson. 180 Harry Mulholland.226 Alan McIntosh.243 David Mabon. 240 David Bell.289 David Eades.322 Brian Welsh.352 James Alexander. Team 19th. [398 Finished].
Total Club Finishers [20].
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2009 FALKIRK
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
61 Lauren Arbuckle. [112 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
None. [135 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS;
None. [107 Finished[.
UNDER-15 BOYS:
None. [95 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
2 U/20 Sarah Inglis.26 U/17 Lana Turnbull. [58 Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
32 Alistair Robertson.40 Craig McDowell. [68 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
20 Robert Inglis. [49 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
5 Edel Mooney.56 Lynne Murray.82 Marie Storrie.90 Helen Murray.95 Jill Horsburgh.116 Margaret Turnbull.119 Lorna Eades. Team 10th. [142 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
33 Ross Milne.68 Brian Turner.86 Ben Hartman.129 Graeme Ackland.223 Scott Nelson.264 Matt Richardson.315 Steve Dempsey. 349 David Mumford.353 James Alexander.411 Mark Kassyk. Team 13th. 413 Finished].
Total Club Finishers [23].
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2010 FALKIRK
UNDER-13 GIRLS:[3200M]
43 Lauren Arbuckle [15.40], 77 Bethany Nelson {16:51} 115 Finished.
UNDER-13 BOYS:[3200M]
None. 320 Finished.
UNDER-15 GIRLS:[4000M]
None. 101 Finished.
UNDER-15 BOYS.[4000M]
None. 110 Finished.
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN.[4800M]
3 Sarah Inglis U/20 [16:25.]
42 27[U/17] Lana Turnbull 19:52.
73 Finished.
UNDER-17 MEN:[6400m]
20 Max McNeil 25:03.
UNDER-20 MEN[8000]
32 Alistair Robertson 31:12. 40 Chris Rumbles 36:18.41 Finished.
SENIOR WOMEN:[8000]
21 Edel Mooney 31;56. 65 Lynne Murray 35:12, 95 Saran Jones 37:22, 108 Christine Milne 38;02, 120 Jill Horsburgh 38:59, 157 Lorna Eades 41:43, 169 Margaret Turnbull 42:51. Team 10th. 184 Finished.
SENIOR MEN;[12000M]
36 Ross Milne 41:12, 67 Brian Turner 43;29, 69 Ben Hartman 43:35, 120 Robin Galloway 45:57, 148 Colin Partridge 46:57, 161 Scott Nelson 47:25, 206 Graeme Ackland 48:48, 232 David Eades 50:05, 255 Harry Mullholland 50:59, 288 Alan McIntosh 51:58, 315 Matt Richardson 52:48, 392 James Alexander 58:13, 441 Colin Banham 69:22.
Team 9th.
Total Club Finishers [26]
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MEDAL WINS INDIVIDUAL
GOLD: ASHLEY TONER [UNDER-13 GIRLS]2001.
SILVER: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-20 WOMEN]2009.
BRONZE: JEMMA TONER [UNDER-15 GIRLS]2003.
BRONZE: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-17 WOMEN] 2007.
BRONZE: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-17 WOMEN] 2008.
BRONZE: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-20 WOMEN] 2009.
MEDAL WINS [TEAM]
SILVER: JEMMA TONER-LAURA BANN-ASHLEY TONER [UNDER-15 GIRLS 2003.
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HIGHEST CATEGORY PLACINGS
UNDER-13 GIRLS: 1st ASHLEY TONER 2001.
UNDER-13 BOYS: 19th ROBERT INGLIS 2003.
UNDER-15 GIRLS: 3rd JEMMA TONER 2003.
UNDER-15 BOYS: 12th TRAVIS SINCLAIR 2003.
UNDER-17 WOMEN: 3rd SARAH INGLIS [2007 & 2008].
UNDER-20 WOMEN: 2nd SARAH INGLIS [2009]
UNDER-17 MEN: 14th ROBERT INGLIS 2008.
UNDER-20 MEN: 20th ROBERT INGLIS 2009.
SENIOR WOMEN: 5th EDEL MOONEY 2009.
SENIOR MEN: 7th IAIN DONNAN 2007.
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HIGHEST TEAM PLACINGS
[When Applicable]
UNDER-15 GIRLS: 2nd 2003.
UNDER-15 BOYS: 8th 2002.
SENIOR WOMEN: 10th 2009 & 2010.
SENIOR MEN: 8th 2005.
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Shane Fenton
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TOSH 1ST SV AT BISHOPS HILL
Updated: 2010-03-08
Tosh Brannan was the club's only runner at the Bishops Hill Race at Scotlandwell on Sunday 7th March.
Covering the 2.5 mile/1000feet course in 24 minutes 51 seconds Tosh finished 19th overall and 1st in the SV category.
Shane Fenton
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LADIES 3RD--MEN 5TH AT LASSWADE 10 MILE
Updated: 2010-03-08
There was an excellent turnout of nine Lothian Running Club members in action at Sunday's [7th March] Lasswade 10 mile race.
There were some fine individual and team performances with the Women's trio finishing in third place and the men fifth.
First club runner home was Ross Milne in a marvellous 4th place in 54 minutes 14 seconds, next came Scott Nelson in 27th and 7th MV with a time of [61:51] which was a new PB for the distance for him.
The third counting team member was Scott Balfour in 46th and 5th MV50 [65:44]. The remaining club male finishers were 88th Alan Robertson [70:31], 91st David Bathgate [70:46], and 92nd Mike Lieberman [70:56].
Lynne Murray led home the ladies in 67th overall and 2nd FV40 in [67:54], Saran Jones was next back in 74:48 for 145th with Jill Horsburgh not far behind in 150th in 76:31 which secured team third.
A total of 332 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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SMOKIES 10 MILE LADIES RACE
Updated: 2010-03-07
Alison McQuillen was the sole club representative at the Smokies 10 Mile Ladies Only 10 Mile Race on Sunday 7th March in Arbroath.
Completing the course in 93 minutes 26 seconds Alison came home in 160th place of the 311 finishers.
The race was won by Lisa Findlay Dumfries RC.
Shane Fenton
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KINGS BUILDINGS 5
Updated: 2010-03-07
Alan McIntosh, Alistair Robertson and Kate Kitchin were the clubs representative's at the King's Buildings 5 Mile race in Edinburgh on Saturday [6th March]
Alistair Robertson came home in 29 minutes 14 seconds for 28th place overall and 4th Male Junior.
Alan was 62nd in 32:04 with Kate 114th in 32:31.
The race was won by Scott Fraser [24:40] representing Edinburgh University Hare & Hounds.
135 completed.
Shane Fenton
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GREAT DAY FOR CLUB AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-03-06
Lothian Running Club had a marvellous day at the 20th Edinburgh Parkrun. A record club number of 9 athletes took part. Conditions along the Edinburgh waterfront were very much spring like and ideal for running.
Brother and sister Robert and Sarah Inglis finished 1st and 2nd to claim the overall male and female top prizes.
Robert completed the 5k course in 16 minutes 11 seconds just short of his PB, he was followed over the line by his sister Sarah who was making her parkrun debut.
Sarah set a new course record for a female athlete with a time of 16 minutes 37 seconds.
Another race first timer Alistair Robertson finished in 5th place in [16:54].
Further race debutants Max McNeil[17.22] and Scott Nelson[17.41] came next in excellent 9th and 13th places.
John Malcolm crossed the finish line in 19.08 for 26th place. Lana Turnbull the clubs most regular participant at parkruns entered the 10 Club and recorded yet another PB[19.45] in finishinfg 44th overall and 3rd female.
Chris Rumbles got round in 20.41 for 59th place.
Race debutant Bethany Nelson was an excellent 90th out of the 205 finishers, this placed her 8th female overall and 1st in her [F14] age group category.
22 runners from Lothian Running Club have now participated in the Edinburgh Parkrun for 72 runs.
Coming soon Stirling Parkrun.
Shane Fenton
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-03-06
Robert and Sarah Inglis[New Female Course Record] finished 1st and 2nd in Edinburgh Parkrun [6th March].
Biggest turnout of runners from club.
Report to follow.
Shane Fenton
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Spikes Only tonight
Updated: 2010-03-05
Craigswood is open but it is spikes only for the track. There may also be an indoor curcuit session or a session in the field (which will be wet)
Saran Jones
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EVENTS APLENTY ON BUSY SPRING WEEKEND
Updated: 2010-03-05
There is no excuse for not getting out for a run this weekend with a multitude of events scheduled to take place up and down the country.
On Saturday the Kings Buildings 5 mile Road Race sets off at 1pm from West Mains Road, Edinburgh.
A bit earlier at 9am sees the start of the Glasgow to Edinburgh Double Marathon from Ruchill Park.
9.30am is the start time for the weekly Edinburgh and Glasgow parkruns.
Sunday is set to be a really busy day.
400 females--albeit only one from the club Alison McQuillen--have entered the Smokies 10 mile Ladies Only Road Race in Arbroath, entries have now closed for this event which begins at 11am.
The club are also set to be represented at the Lasswade 10 Mile Road Race which gets underway from Rosewell at 12 noon.
The Nairn 10 mile Road Race has a 2.30pm start while in the grounds of the Blairquhan Castle, Maybole the Happy Feet 5k and 10k races come under orders at 11am.
Further South the Annan River Race [including the Dumfries & Galloway XC] departs Everholm, Annan at 11.30am.
For hill runners the place to be is Scotlandwell, Kinross-shire for the Bishop Hill Race and Junior Hill Race. [2pm].
For those who are really keen there is the three day Highland Boundary Races at Birnam and Dunkeld.
Friday 5th at 8pm the Night Trail Race 4.5m/50m gets underway.
Saturday 6th at 12 noon it's the Birnam Hill Classic 4m/535m and on Sunday 7th at 11am the Deuchary Hill Canter 11m/800m.
You can enter these races on the day.
Shane Fenton
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CURTAIN COMES DOWN ON BORDERS XC SERIES
Updated: 2010-02-28
Club trio of Alistair Robertson, Saran Jones and Kate Kitchin finished 1st, 4th and 3rd in their respective categories at the 6th and final round of the 2009/10 Borders Cross Country Series at Peebles on Sunday.
I am still awaiting confirmation on the overall category placings, but with three firsts, two seconds and a third i would assume Alistair Robertson has clinched the Junior Male title.
Ally came home 13th overall of the 154 finishers.
Saran Jones was 83rd, 12th female and 4th in her category, with Kate 94th 15th female and 3rd in her category.
I will update the final category positions when i get them.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB TRIO IN ACTION AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-02-27
Mother and daughter Mags and Lana Turnbull along with club vet Ted Finch were the only three Lothian Running Club members to brave the elements at Saturday's [27th Feb] Edinburgh 5k parkrun.
Lana who was running at the event for the 9th time finished 26th overall, 2nd female and 1st Junior 15-19 covering the course in 20 minutes 07 seconds, some 11 seconds outside her category course record of 19:56.
Mags came home in 63rd position overall and 11th female, her time of 24:40 was also well outside her best for the course.
Ted crossed the finish line almost one minute behind Mags in 25:49 for 71st overall and 56th male. In all there were 105 finishers this week.
Graeme Ackland finished runner-up in the monthly Kings Buildings race behind Brian Kirkwood, Lasswade AC.
Shane Fenton
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CUPAR '5' & BORDERS XC THE HIGHLIGHTS ON A QUIETER WEEKEND
Updated: 2010-02-26
Events wise this looks like being a quieter weekend, probably just as well considering the current weather situation with the North of Scotland virtually blocked off from thre rest of the country.
So i wouldn't advise heading to Montrose for the House of Dun XC series race.
Fife has missed most of the snow until now so conditions for the Cupar 5 Mile Road Race should be ok.
Details.
Date Saturday 27th February 2010
Start 3.00pm
Location YMCA, Bonnygate, Cupar.
Entry Enter on the day £5/£7
Information-- An accurately measured fast out and back course on quiet country roads. The course is suitable for setting a personal best. Please allow sufficient time to reach the race start on St. Mary's Road which is approximately half a mile from the YMCA. Please note there are no showering facilities at the hall. After the race all runners will be provided with a free traditional Fife AC post-race tea.
Also on Saturday sees the re-scheduled Jack Crawford Springburn Cup at Bishopbriggs. Originally set for the 16th January but cancelled due to the adverse weather.
This is a 10k race along the Forth & Clyde Canal Towpath and gets underway at 2.30pm.
The weekly Saturday Edinburgh & Glasgow 5k parkruns set off from their usual starting points at 9.30am.
Sunday sees the final event in the Border XC Series. [See previous article [below] for details.
Shane Fenton
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BIG DAY BECKONS FOR ALLY=INCENTIVE'S FOR KATE & SARAN AT BORDERS XC FINAL
Updated: 2010-02-25
The curtain comes down on the 2009/2010 Border Series XC Championship at Peebles on Sunday.
Four athletes from the club have been in action at the previous five events of the six race series.
Male Junior Alistair Robertson has an excellent 100% per cent attendance record and his performances haven't been too bad elther with two firsts, two seconds and a third.
So if he can maintain that consistency into Sunday's final event he should be a strong favourite to lift the overall Male/Junior title.
Category prizes are awarded on the basis of an individuals total score for their best four rounds. So that should be a huge incentive for both Saran Jones and Kate Kitchin to get themselves down to Peebles on Saturday.
Running in seperate category's both have ran well in the three events they have competed in but, must run a fourth on Sunday to give themselves a chance of a category prize.
Saran has a great chance of reaching the top three having already finished 3rd-2nd 3rd, like wise Kate who has figures of 5th-5th-2nd.
A further incentive for the club duo is that a memento will be awarded to all runners who complete four out of the six rounds.
In the Senior Male category Brian Turner has competed twice finishing 3rd & 7th.
CLUB RUNNERS RESULTS TO DATE.
NORHAM[MALE]
3 B Turner 14 A Robertson [2nd MJ].
LAUDER[MALE]
16 A Robertson [1st MJ].
LAUDER[FEMALE]
104 S Jones [11th Overall Female--3rd F45]
DUNBAR[MALE]
7 B Turner. 22 A Robertson [3rd MJ]
DUNBAR [FEMALE]
94 S JONES [10th overall female--2nd F45]
114 K Kitchin [18th overall female--5th FS]
BERWICK[MALE]
21 A Robertson [1st MJ]
BERWICK[FEMALE]
85 K Kitchin [8th overall female--5th FS]
GALASHIELS[MALE]
21 A Robertson [2nd MJ]
GALASHIELS[FEMALE]
86 S Jones [11th overall female--3rd M45]
93 K Kitchen [15th overall female --2nd FS]
Shane Fenton
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Extraordinary General Meeting
Updated: 2010-02-23
Why
• to review financial decisions taken at the AGM in the light of recent cost-savings.
• to ensure that we continue to offer good value for money training to our members.
• to ensure the continued financial and social stability of the club.
Where – Inveralmond
When- Wednesday 17th March 8.15 (immediately after training)
Come along to find out more and support your club.
NB: if less than 20 paid up members attend the meeting, the meeting will be cancelled and no changes can be made.
Jill Horsburgh
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BRONZE FOR SARAH IN CLOSE FINISH.
Updated: 2010-02-20
There was an excellent turnout of 26 runners from the Lothian Running Club at the National Cross Country Championships at Callendar Park, Falkirk on Saturday 20th February.
Running in the Women's Under-20 category Sarah Inglis was involved in the closest race of the day, Sarah who was reaching the medal positions for the fourth succesive year, following back to back bronze in 2007 and 2008 in the under-17 age group and a silver in the under-20's last year.
On this ocassion Sarah had to settle once again for bronze but was only an agonising few strides behind VP Glasgow duo Nicola Hood and Beth Potter.
Winner Hood covered the 4800 metres course in 16 minutes 22 seconds, followed by Potter in 16:24 with Inglis close up in 16:25.
The club's Senior Women's team equalled their best performance in finishing in 10th place. They were led home by Edel Mooney who finished 21st overall, completing the 8000 metres course in 31 minutes 56 seconds.
There was a fine turnout of 13 club athletes in the Senior Men's race[12000 metres], and a good team effort saw them finish in 9th out of a total 28 teams, Ross Milne led the blue vests home in 41 minutes 12 seconds.
Full club finishing orders.
UNDER-13 GIRLS:[3200M]
43 Lauren Arbuckle [15.40], 77 Bethany Nelson {16:51} 115 Finished.
UNDER-13 BOYS:[3200M]
None. 320 Finished.
UNDER-15 GIRLS:[4000M]
None. 101 Finished.
UNDER-15 BOYS.[4000M]
None. 110 Finished.
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN.[4800M]
3 Sarah Inglis U/20 [16:25.]
42 27[U/17] Lana Turnbull 19:52.
73 Finished.
UNDER-17 MEN:[6400m]
20 Max McNeil 25:03.
UNDER-20 MEN[8000]
32 Alistair Robertson 31:12. 40 Chris Rumbles 36:18.41 Finished.
SENIOR WOMEN:[8000]
21 Edel Mooney 31;56. 65 Lynne Murray 35:12, 95 Saran Jones 37:22, 108 Christine Milne 38;02, 120 Jill Horsburgh 38:59, 157 Lorna Eades 41:43, 169 Margaret Turnbull 42:51. Team 10th. 184 Finished.
SENIOR MEN;[12000M]
36 Ross Milne 41:12, 67 Brian Turner 43;29, 69 Ben Hartman 43:35, 120 Robin Galloway 45:57, 148 Colin Partridge 46:57, 161 Scott Nelson 47:25, 206 Graeme Ackland 48:48, 232 David Eades 50:05, 255 Harry Mullholland 50:59, 288 Alan McIntosh 51:58, 315 Matt Richardson 52:48, 392 James Alexander 58:13, 441 Colin Banham 69:22.
Team 9th.
Full Results
Photos
Shane Fenton
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NEW PARKRUN PB FOR JOHN
Updated: 2010-02-20
Not surprising with the National xc championships in opposition only two Lothian Running Club members were among the 171 starters in this weeks Edinburgh Parkrun on Saturday 20th Feb.
John Malcolm however turned in a fine performance for the second successive week in setting a new PB for the 5k course along the Edinburgh promenade.
His time of 18 minutes 57 seconds placed him in 16th place overall and 15th male. The only other club representative in action was veteran 55-59 athlete Ted Finch who came home in 25 minutes 25 seconds for 102nd place.
Shane Fenton
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Sunday training
Updated: 2010-02-20
I had a message from someone who didn't leave a number asking about Sunday training, so here are the facts.
Sunday training is free to everyone. It is also open to anyone, regardless of whether you are a club member. It is arguably not really a Lothian RC session.
It is coached for juniors but for seniors it tends to be an opportunity for a steady, sociable run in a pleasant off-road/traffic free environment. It is also a great way of recovering from the exertion of Saturday races.
Junior training generally consists of some pace judgement, intervals and good-natured competition in the form of short relay races.
Sunday training takes place at 10:30am at Dechmont law (Meet at car park near Deans Community High School) or on the last Sunday of the month at Beecraigs (meet Balvormie Car Park, near Linlithgow).
Next month Dechmont may revert back to the earlier time of 10am (check for announcements and under club training), but the Beecraigs session will remain at 10:30am.
Matt Richardson
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BIG ENTRIES FOR WEEKEND EVENTS
Updated: 2010-02-18
This Saturday sees the pinnacle of the 2009/2010 cross country season with the Stewarts National Championships at Callander Park,Falkirk.
A total of 1899 runners representing clubs from all over the country have entered the various category's ranging from under-13's through to seniors.
2010 sees a record entry for females.
Lothian Running Club have a total of 33 runners declared to take part.
Timetable:-
U-13 Boys @ 11.30am 3,200m Team 4 to score
U-13 Girls @ 11.45am 3,200m Team 4 to score
U-15 Boys @ 12.00noon 4,000m Team 4 to score
U-15 Girls @ 12.15pm 4,000m Team 4 to score
U17/U20 Women @ 12.35pm 4,800m Teams 3 to score
U-17 Men @ 12.55pm 6,400m Team 4 to score
Senior Women @ 1.25pm 8,000m Team 4 to score
Under 20 Men @ 2.00pm 8,000m Team 4 to score
Senior Men @ 2.30pm 12,000m team 6 to score
There is also a record entry for the Scottish University's Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow on Saturday.
There is set to be a very strong representation of Irish students at the event.
The usual weekly parkruns take place at both Edinburgh and Glasgow on Saturday morning setting off at 9.30 am.
On Sunday the Kirkintilloch Olympians stage stage a 12.5 km Road Race departing at 10.30 am while, down in Wales the Celtic Schools International takes place at Cardiff.
Shane Fenton
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THE CLUB & THE NATIONAL XC CHAMPIONSHIP
Updated: 2010-02-17
The Scottish Cross Country Championships are one of the country's oldest athletic events, first held at the now defunct Lanark Racecourse in 1886.
Since then and the present location at Callander Park,Falkirk the event has been staged at a variety of venues including, football grounds, rugby parks, school playing fields, golf courses even army barracks, the list goes on.
As this is an historic and major event in the Scottish athletics calander i feel a record should be kept of every athlete who represented the Lothian Running Club at the event since the club was inaugurated in 2000.
If the club wishes i intend writing up a year by year inventory of everyone who has ran listing the year, their placing and in their age groups
It will take a bit of time to put it all together but i am sure it will be of value and interest in years to come and can be archived in a special section on the club website, and be added to and updated every year.
As a small taster to the 2010 event on Saturday here are 1 or 2 pieces of club history at the event i hope to include in the eventual compendium.
MEDAL WINS [INDIVIDUAL]
GOLD: ASHLEY TONER [UNDER-13 GIRLS]2001.
SILVER: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-20 WOMEN]2009.
BRONZE: JEMMA TONER [UNDER-15 GIRLS]2003.
BRONZE: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-17 WOMEN] 2007.
BRONZE: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-17 WOMEN] 2008.
MEDAL WINS [TEAM]
SILVER: JEMMA TONER-LAURA BANN-ASHLEY TONER [UNDER-15 GIRLS 2003.
HIGHEST CATEGORY PLACINGS
UNDER-13 GIRLS: 1st ASHLEY TONER 2001.
UNDER-13 BOYS: 19th ROBERT INGLIS 2003.
UNDER-15 GIRLS: 3rd JEMMA TONER 2003.
UNDER-15 BOYS: 12th TRAVIS SINCLAIR 2003.
UNDER-17 WOMEN: 3rd SARAH INGLIS [2007 & 2008].
UNDER-20 WOMEN: 2nd SARAH INGLIS [2009]
UNDER-17 MEN: 14th ROBERT INGLIS 2008.
UNDER-20 MEN: 20th ROBERT INGLIS 2009.
SENIOR WOMEN: 5th EDEL MOONEY 2009.
SENIOR MEN: 7th IAIN DONNAN 2007.
HIGHEST TEAM PLACINGS
When Applicable]
UNDER-15 GIRLS: 2nd 2003.
UNDER-15 BOYS: 8th 2002.
SENIOR WOMEN: 10th 2009.
SENIOR MEN: 8th 2005.
Any feedback as to whether this would be worthwhile doing or just a waste of time, or any other suggestions would be welcome.
sfenton@ymail.com
Shane Fenton
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4TH PLACE AND PB FOR LANA AT INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Updated: 2010-02-15
Lothian Running Club's Lana Turnbull recorded an 800 metres PB running at the Scottish Indoor Under-20 Championships at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow on Saturday [13th Feb].
Lana produced arguably her best ever track performance in finishing in 4th place behind a trio of Irish athletes in the final of the Women's 800 metres.
The Livingston athlete may have just missed out on a top three finish however, there was some consolation in that her time of 2 minutes 28 seconds was a new personal best, 2.76 seconds quicker than she recorded at the same meeting 12 months ago.
Shane Fenton
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TERENCE FIRST CLUB MAN HOME AT CARNETHY.
Updated: 2010-02-13
In total just under 500 runners formed the line up for the annual Carnethy 5 Hill Race, and the first club runner home was Terence Brannan[M50]in 125th place in 1:06:59, he was followed by John Malcolm who set a PB for the race in 192nd with a time of 1:11:22.
M60 runner Robin Morris came next in 237th place in 1:14:45.
The club's only female entrant Kate Kitchen finished 296th overall and 30th female in a time of 1:19:05. Alan Robertson completed the Lothian Club representation finishing 399th in a time of 1:30:14.
Shane Fenton
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PB FOR IAN---DEBUT RUNS & CATEGORY WINS FOR SARAN & JILL AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-02-13
A handful of Lothian Runing Club members were among a record field of 220 runners for the 17th Edinburgh 5k Parkrun on Saturday [13th Feb].
The first club runner home in 43rd place was David Mabon[55-59], his time of 20 minutes 10 seconds was just outside his PB for the course.
One runner who did record a PB was Ian Leggatt, Ian who was the club's only representative the previous week at the Masters Cross Country Championships in Forres, set new figures of 21:21 in finishing in 62nd place which is also an [70-74] age category record for the event.
Both Saran Jones and Jill Horsburgh made their parkrun debuts, and at the end of the race they were only seperated by two places and 6 seconds.
Saran [45-49] finished 64th overall and 7th female in 21:27 with Jill [50-54] 66th and 9th 21:33.
Both came first in their age group categories.
Making up the club compliment of runners on the day was Carol Mabon who got round the 5k course in 27:31 for 171st and 50th female.
18 club runners have now made parkrun appearances for a total 59 runs.
Shane Fenton
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CARNETHY 5 THE HIGHLIGHT ON A QUIETER WEEKEND
Updated: 2010-02-12
Over 600 runners have declared for Saturday's Carnethy 5 Hill Race over the Pentlands, including a handful from the club. The race which gets underway at 2pm is over 10k with a climb of 750 metres.
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There is not a lot to choose from elsewhere for athletes looking for a competitive run this Valentine's weekend.
The weekly Edinburgh and Glasgow parkruns take place at 9.30 am on Saturday, you must be registered the day before however if you intend to run, you can do this through the parkrun website.
Indoor action at the Kelvin Hall over the weekend sees the Bank of Scotland Under-15 Championships and Under-13 Superteams on Saturday, with the Bank of Scotland Under-17 and Under-20 Championships on Sunday.
Also on Sunday the ATHelite Run in the park 5k and 1k Fun Run takes place within the Chatleherault Park, Hamilton with the action getting underway at 11am.
On a bigger stage around 20 Scots will be in action at the Aviva World Trials & UK Championship which takes place in Sheffield on both Saturday and Sunday.
Shane Fenton
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BORDERS XC & MASTERS XC CHAMPIONSHIP
Updated: 2010-02-07
BORDERS XC SERIES
A trio of club runners made the journey to Galashiels to contest the fifth and penultimate event in the 2009/2010 Borders XC Series.
Alistair Robertson has been a regular attendee at this series and turned in another good performance to finish 21st overall and 2nd Junior completing the course in 32 minutes 32 seconds.
In the Women's categories Saran Jones got round in 43 minutes dead to place 86th and 3rd FV45 with Kate Kitchen 93rd and 2nd FS in 43:50.
The curtain comes down on the series at Peebles on the 28th Feb.
MASTERS XC CHAMPIONSHIPS
101 veteran athletes from all over the country were in Forres on Sat [5th Feb] for the Scottish Masters Cross Country Championships.
The Lothian club's sole representative in the race was Ian Leggett in the MV 70 category which he won, completing the 10k course in Grant Park in 45 minutes 40 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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Thanks to all that supported the Lothian RC Winter Social
Updated: 2010-02-07
Thanks to all that supported their Lothian R.C Winter Social. The evening gave us all a chance to 'let our hair down' whilst raising well needed funds for the club. Entertainment included background music (provided by Mike and Lana), a raffle and a coin flicking whisky game with Kenton winning a unique and personalised bottle of Famous Grouse entitled 'The Famous Lothian Running Club'!!! Well done to all that attended.
cheers
Edel
Edel Mooney
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SARAH 31ST IN HIGH QUALITY BUCS FIELD
Updated: 2010-02-06
238 students from all over Great Britain lined up for the Womens race at the BUCS Championship at Stirling Univesity on Saturday.
In a high quality field Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis representing Edinburgh University finished in 31st place. There was a Scottish winner of the race with Steph Twell [St Marys] retaining the title she won when the race was last staged two years ago.
WOMENS RESULT
1. STEPH TWELL ST MARYS [22.41]
2. STEVIE STOCKTON LOUGHBOROUGH [22.56].
3. CLAIRE HALLISAY BRISTOL [22.59]
SCOTS
11. ELSPETH CURRAN GLASGOW [23.39].
12. ABBIE MCGHEE LOUGHBOROUGH [23.45]
13. BETH POTTER LOUGHBOROUGH [23.52].
17. HESTER DIX ST ANDREWS [24.06].
26. JO MOULTRIE STRATHCLYDE [24.11].
31. SARAH INGLIS EDINBURGH [24.46].
32. CARA SLOSS GLASGOW CALEY [24.48]
34. SARAH HOOD EDINBURGH [24.54]
Shane Fenton
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PB's FOR MUM & DAUGHTER, 2nd PLACE FOR ROSS AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-02-06
Mother and daughter Mags and Lana Turnbull both set new PB's at the 16th running of the weekly Edinburgh Parkrun.
Lana who was running at the event for the 8th time set new figures last week of 20 minutes 17 seconds but smashed that time by an astonishing 21 seconds covering the 5k course along the murky Edinburgh waterfront in 19 minutes 56 seconds.
This placed the Lothian runner 25th overall, 2nd female and 1st Junior female [15-19]. Mags set a new time of 24 minutes 17 seconds to place 85th overall and 13th female.
There were excellent runs in the mens race from both Ross Milne and Scott Balfour, Ross[30-34] finished runner up in 16 minutes 16 seconds only 4 seconds behind winner Ray Ward,[H.B.T.] while Scott was 11th overall and 1st [MV 60-64] crossing the finish line in 18 minutes 42 seconds.
A total of 167 runners completed the course this week.
Since the event began 16 club runners have taken part for a total of 54 runs.
Shane Fenton
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PROM RACE 4TH FOR SUZANNE
Updated: 2010-02-06
The club's Suzanne Matonti finished 32nd overall and 4th female in Friday's [5th Feb] Run-for-It Metro Proms Race in Aberdeen.
Suzanne covered the 3k course along the Aberdeen Promenade in 12 minutes 33 seconds.
A total of 54 runers took part.
Shane Fenton
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BUSY WEEKEND IN PROSPECT
Updated: 2010-02-04
With the weather forecast for the weekend looking not too bad there is no excuse for athletes not getting out and about to contest some of the many events which are scheduled.
SCOTTISH MASTER XC
The Scottish Athletics Masters Cross Country Championships take place at Grant Park, Forres, however on checking the start lists it appears the club will only be represented by one runner that is Ian Leggatt in the 10k MV70 category, so good luck to Ian.
SENIORS INDOORS CH.
Saturday also sees the Scottish Athletics Seniors Indoors Championships at the Kelvin Hall.
PARKRUNS
Saturday is certainly a busy day, the weekly Edinburgh and Glasgow parkruns get underway at 9.30, remember you must register the day before to take part, entry is free.
FIFE RELAYS
Postponed due to the weather in January the Tortoise and Hare Mixed Relays take place in Fife,two runners in a team with each runner alternating two 1.8 mile stages. Entries on the day at Giffordtown Hall.
BUCS XC CHAMPIONSHIPS
One thousand student athletes are expected to head for Stirling on Saturday for the first event of the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) athletics season.
The BUCS Cross Country Championships, hosted by the University of Stirling, Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, will take place around the Stirling campus and is set to play host to a raft of British talent.
Defending champions from 2008 [the 2009 event in Aberdeen was off due to the heavy lying snow] and St Mary’s University College students, Andy Vernon and Steph Twell will both be running hoping to retain their titles.
The women’s competition will be a closely fought race as Olympian Twell lines up with fellow GB athletes Emily Pidgeon (Loughborough), Stevie Stockton (Loughborough), Charlotte Purdue (St Mary’s) and Lauren Howarth (Birmingham).
The Lothian Club's Sarah Inglis will be running for {Edinburgh}.
For the first time athletes will benefit from a chip timing system, provided by Interloq’s Winning Time System.
There are three races: Men’s Long Race 11.1km, Women’s Long Race 6.4km and the Men’s B Race 7.9km, starting at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm respectively. The starting line is at the Airthrey Golf Pavilion with parking available a short walk away at the Halls of Residence.
BORDERS XC SERIES
If you are looking for a race on Sunday get down to Galashiels for the 5th match in the Borders XC Series, registration is at Galashiels Swimming Pool.
Forfar Roadrunners host the Forfar Multi-Terrain Half Marathon this Sunday starting at 11 am. Entries welcome on the day at Strathmore Rugby Club.
Shane Fenton
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Friday session @ track
Updated: 2010-02-04
Track is awaiting snow plough. Hopefully done by the time we get there. Check tomorrow.
Saran Jones
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LONDON MARATHON & GREAT NORTH RUN UNDER INVESTIGATION
Updated: 2010-02-04
[WHERE DOES ALL THE MONEY GO?]
UNDER INVESTIGATION: The London Marathon, as well as the Great North Run, is under investigation over their relationships with charities.
The London Marathon will celebrate its 30th running in April, in which time the organisers and the runners who have taken part have raised hundreds of millions of pounds for deserving causes.
The Great North Run, a half-marathon between Newcastle and South Shields, also makes much of its charity connections when shown on the BBC each autumn.
But now TV company Blakeway Productions is looking into not only the amount of money that the runners taking part in the events raise for charity, but it is also investigating the sums that the road races manage to make from charities. Blakeway has been commissioned by the Dispatches documentary strand on Channel 4.
Fifteen years ago, Channel 4 was forced to pay-out a record libel settlement of more than £1 million when a previous Dispatches investigation failed to support its allegations of corruption against London Marathon founder Chris Brasher.
This year's London Marathon, now sponsored by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin, is expected to have more than 40,000 runners. Nearly half of the field will have been entered by charities through "Golden Bond" and "Silver Bond" schemes.
Standard race entries for London cost £32. But under the Golden Bond scheme, charities pay nearly ten times that amount for guaranteed entries in the race.
Around 700 charities pay the London Marathon £7,500 for their Golden Bond, which gives them five guaranteed entries in the race each year for five years. "Silver Bonds", bought by 1,200 charities, cost £300 for a single entry in one year's race.
The charities then give their race entries to runners who pledge to raise a minimum amount for the cause - typically £2,000. According to the London Marathon organisers, runners in their 2009 race raised £47.2 million - or more than £1,000 per runner - for charity, making the race "the largest annual fund-raising event in the world".
The Great North Run operates a similar scheme. The Great North Run charitable trust, set up when BBC athletics commentator Brendan Foster launched the event in 1981 to make donations to sporting causes in the north-east, has now been wound up, having lain dormant for several years, including a period of more than a decade without making any donations.
The London Marathon is a registered charity. It donates its annual cash surplus to sporting causes around the capital, although the amount made available is calculated after the deduction of all the organisation's running costs.
These include staff salaries and any directors' bonuses, and the prize money and appearance fees paid to elite athletes such as world record-holder Paula Radcliffe, who is believed to have been paid around £60,000, plus prize money and record bonuses, on each of the three times she has raced from Blackheath to The Mall.
Blakeway's production team has declined to elaborate on the nature of its programme when approached by the London Marathon, stating only that the race organisers will be afforded a right to reply.
"We have nothing to hide," Nick Bitel, the chairman of the London Marathon, said.
"We are aware of what Blakeway are doing and we have approached the programme's producers offering to co-operate in any way,
The full story can be read at http://www.morethanthegames.co.uk/athletics/268545-london-marathon-and-great-north-run-under-investigation
Shane Fenton
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AVIVA INTERNATIONAL---SCOTTISH 4K XC CH.---PARKRUN---BORDER XC SERIES[Paper Report]
Updated: 2010-02-02
SARAH'S PB WAS A NEW SCOTTISH RECORD
The past weekend has been a hectic, but memorable one for Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis.
It saw her gain her first senior representative vest, make a TV appearance, set a new PB which was later found to be a new Scottish record and to put the icing on the cake she claimed the Scottish Under-20 4k Cross Country title.
The remarkable chain of events began last Friday.
With less than 24 hours notice she was asked to step in as a replacement runner for the Commonwealth Select team at the prestigeous BBC televised Aviva International at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall. The originally selected athlete Gemma Turtle had to pull out through injury.
Never one to shun a challenge the 18 year old grasped the opportunity and found herself lining up alongside a quartet of quality and much more experienced rivals including UK steeplechase record holder Helen Clitheroe and Germany's former European Cross Country silver medalist, Sabrina Mockenhaupt, American Lindsay Allen and Swede Ulrika Johansson completed the five runner field.
Not surprising, Sarah - one of only three Scot's competing at the meeting - found it hard going trying to match strides with her more illustrious counterparts, however cheered on by the home support Sarah duelled for fourth place for much of the race with the American Allen before eventually finishing fifth and setting a new indoor PB of 9 minutes 48.49 seconds. It was later found that this time was also a new Scottish Indoor Under-20 record, beating the previous record which was set in 2005 by .89 of a second.
Full result 1. Helen Clitheroe[GB] 9:05.87, 2. Sabina Mockenhaut[GER] 9:06.39, 3. Ulrika Johansson[SWE] 9:08.68, 4. Lindsay Allen[USA]9:29.03, 5. Sarah Inglis[COM] 9:48.49.
4K XC TITLE FOR EXHAUSTED SARAH
Less than 24 hours later Sarah was back in Glasgow lining up in the Bellahouston Park for the Scottish Senior and Under-20 4k Cross-Country Championship.
In the early stages of the race it was eventual senior race winner Elspeth Curran, Kilbarchan and Sarah who opened up a 20 metre lead, however midway through the second lap the exertions of the previous day began to tell on the Lothian runner and she dropped back to finsh in fifth place overall in 13 minutes 46 seconds, it was however good enough to clinch her the Under-20 Scottish title.
After the race an exhausted Sarah commented,''i tried to win outright but i was dead on my feet after a lap and a half'', she went on to sum up her hectic couple of day's,''it's been a brilliant weekend, Saturday gave me a glimpse of the atmosphere and crowd Glasgow can expect in 2014.''
Sarah will be back in cross country action on Saturday representing Edinburgh University at the British Student Championship at Stirling.
PB'S GALORE AT PARKRUN
Four out of the six Lothian RC members at Saturday's[30th Jan] Edinburgh 5k parkrun set new PB's for the course.
Brian Turner[35-39] who finished 5th last week improved to 2nd this time in a time of 16.27 which wasn't a PB.
The next four club runners home however all set new figures, veteran Scott Balfour[60-64] finished in 12th in 18.41, closely followed in 16th and 17th by Harry Mullholland[45-49]18.55
and John Malcolm[25-29] 19.22.
Once again Lana Turnbull was the only female runner from the club and also set a course PB of 20.17,Lana finished 36th overall, 6th female and 1st junior [15-19].
Completing the compliment of club runners was David Mabon[55-59] in a good 40th place in 20.27.
JUNIOR TITLE FOR ALLY AT BORDER XC AT BERWICK
Alistair Robertson and Kate Kitchen were the club's representative's at the 4th round of the Borders XC Series at Berwick Point.
Ally who finished 21st overall took the Junior Mens title completing the testing beach and sand dunes course in 30 minutes 16 seconds.
Kate got round in 37 minutes 13 seconds which placed her 85th overall and 5th Senior Female.
136 runners completed.
The fifth round takes place at Galashiels this Sunday[7th Feb].
Shane Fenton
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JUNIOR TITLE AT BERWICK FOR ALLY
Updated: 2010-01-31
Alistair Robertson and Kate Kitchen were the club's representative's at the 4th round of the Borders XC Series at Berwick Point.
Alistair Robertson who finished 21st overall took the Junior Mens title completing the testing beach and sand dunes course in 30 minutes 16 seconds.
Kate got round in 37 minutes 13 seconds which placed her 85th overall and 5th Senior Female.
136 runners completed.
The fifth round takes place at Galashiels this Sunday[7th Feb].
Shane Fenton
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UNDER-20 SCOTTISH XC TITLE FOR SARAH
Updated: 2010-01-31
Less than 24 hours after her Kelvin Hall run Sarah Inglis was back in action at the Scottish 4k xc champioNships at Bellahouston Park.
In finishing 5th overall Sarah took the Under-20 title.[Full report to follow].
Shane Fenton
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SARAH'S PB?
Updated: 2010-01-31
It has been reported in many places that Sarah's fine run at the Kelvin Hall was a PB, it was however only an indoor best for the 3000 metres.
Her actual PB is somewhat faster than the 9:48.49 she set on Saturday, 22.47 seconds faster in fact.
Sarah set figures of 9:26.02 when winning the Women's under-20 race at the Aviva London GP at the Crystal Palace last year.
Sarah's late selection and subsequent courageous run at this high profile event has given the club a a bit of a buzz and has created a talking point not only among members but also others further afield.
I'm sure i speak for everyone on congratulating Sarah on her marvellous achievment
Shane Fenton
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PB's GALORE AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-01-30
Four out of the six Lothian RC members at Saturday's[30th Jan] Edinburgh 5k parkrun set new PB's for the course.
Brian Turner[35-39] who finished 5th last week improved to 2nd this time in a time of 16.27 which wasn't a PB.
The next four club runners home however all set new figures, veteran Scott Balfour[60-64] finished in 12th in 18.41, closely followed in 16th and 17th by Harry Mullholland[45-49]18.55
and John Malcolm[25-29] 19.22.
Once again Lana Turnbull was the only female runner from the club[come on you club girls, get along on a Saturday morning it's only a fun event] and also set a course PB of 20.17,Lana finished 36th overall, 6th female and 1st junior [15-19]
Completing the compliment of club runners was David Mabon[55-59] in a good 40th place in 20.27.
Shane Fenton
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SARAH DOES CLUB PROUD
Updated: 2010-01-30
Sarah Inglis represented the Commonwealth Select team at today's Aviva International meeting at the Kelvin Hall.
Despite being a late call up and racing against seasoned international athlete's in the Women's 3000 metres, Sarah, still a junior did the club proud and will benifit greatly from the experience.
And the club also got a mention on the telly.
RESULT
15:33 - 3000 METRES - Women OFFICIAL RESULTS
1 GBR Helen CLITHEROE 9:05.87 SB 5
2 GER Sabrina MOCKENHAUPT 9:06.39 SB 4
3 SWE Ulrika JOHANSSON 9:08.68 PB 3
4 USA Lindsey ALLEN 9:29.03 SB 2
5 COM Sarah INGLIS GBR 9:48.49
Shane Fenton
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SARAH TO RUN AT TV EVENT
Updated: 2010-01-30
Sarah Inglis will be in action at the televised Aviva International match at the Kelvin Hall today[30th January].
Shane Fenton
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SHORTCOURSE XC CHAMPIONSHIP THE WEEKEND HIGHLIGHT
Updated: 2010-01-28
Away from Saturday's televised UKA Aviva International indoor meeting at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall the highlight of the weekend will be the Scottish Athletics 4k Cross Country Championship for Under-20 and Senior runners.
The event which is staged in the Bellahouston Park,Glasgow on Sunday is also the penultimate race in the 2009/10 Stewarts Cross-Country Grand Prix Series.
The fourth round of the Borders XC series also takes place on Sunday at Spittal Point, Berwick.
The weekly Edinburgh and Glasgow parkruns take place on Saturday at 9.30am.
Shane Fenton
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FALKLAND TO STAGE BRITISH HILL RELAYS CH.
Updated: 2010-01-28
The UKA British Hill and Fell Running Champioships are to be held in Falkland in October.
As this is a British Championship the format will be quite different from the Devils Burdens in that there will be entry criteria laid down such as competitors must have a certain level of hill running experience and affiliation to the relevant governing body.
There won't be early starts for slower teams, there may well be cut off times and there may also be a limit on the number of[six person] teams any one club can enter.
All legs will start and finish in Falkland.
All details are still to be finalised even the date [poss 17th Oct].
Shane Fenton
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Only 338 shopping days to Christmas
Updated: 2010-01-27
At the beginning of this week I felt obliged to expose Lothian runner David Bathgate, who ran the Devils Burden for another team.
Well I'm sorry to report that he has been at it again, this time running the prestigious Edinburgh Park Handicap race (all welcome) for the Sick Kids Foundation.
He certainly earned his money - the event had been postponed from December due to icy conditions but he made good his promise to run in a Santa outfit in decidedly unseasonal January.
After the race David said 'The run took place today at lunchtime. I felt like I was running in a blanket and with temperatures of 9C it wasn’t easy! But despite a lot of strange looks – that’s it done.'
There's a photo of him below, in case you don't know him (you should be able to pick him out), and if you admire his willingness to make a fool of himself so much you want to donate, there's a link below.
Photo
Donate
Matt Richardson
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CLUB SOCIAL NITE
Updated: 2010-01-27
Lothian Social Saturday 6th Feb 2010
Updated: 2010-01-21
Lothian Winter Social is organised for Saturday 6th Feb at The Black Bull, Midcalder...buffet provided....
Doors open at 7pm and will finish at 11pm
Tickets: Adults, £10, Under 17's £5
Please can people bring along on the night any spare xmas presents suitable for the raffle?.
All proceeds go to Lothian Running Club so spread the word.
Please try to get your tickets by 29th January.
Tickets can be obtained from either myself, Kenton/Saran, Martin or Mags...
SPREAD THE WORD.......
thanks everyone
Edel
Shane Fenton
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IRELAND---DEVILS BURDENS---EDINBURGH PARKRUN[[Paper Report]
Updated: 2010-01-26
SARAH TRIUMPH'S IN IRELAND
Following on from her East of Scotland league win the previous week, Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis turned in another sterling performance to claim the individual race victory as well as spearheading the Scotland team to gold medals in the Under-20/Under- 17 race in the Celtic Nation's Cross Country International at Antrim in Ireland on Saturday.
The Greenmount Campus was shrouded in fog and conditions underfoot for the athletes was very muddy in places.
At the end of the opening lap of the 3.6km course Sarah had established a 20 metre advantage, upping the pace in the latter stages of the race she extended her lead to 80 metres with half a mile to run before going on to break the winning tape in 13 minutes 41 seconds, some seven seconds clear of her Scottish colleague Beth Duff who finished runner up in 13 minutes 48 seconds.
And with the third counting runner Hollie Young coming home in 7th place Scotland had clinched the team gold medals and retained the title from 12 month's ago in Wales.
''I've only had one race back before this'' a delighted Sarah said after the race. ''i thought i was in decent shape and that i should give it a go, but i've not been doing track sessions and i wasn't really able to judge my times or overall fitness, i cant actually believe it, it just feels so good to be back racing''.
Meanwhile club athletes were in action elsewhere at the weekend.
GOOD TURN OUT AT FIFE RELAYS
Lothian Running Club fielded a male, a female and a mixed team at the 31km Devil's Burden's Hill Relay's in Fife on Saturday.
The event which starts and finishes in the picturesque village of Falkland is probably the most popular hill running event staged in Scotland.
This years race attracted a record 700 runners which equated to 120 teams of six covering four stages with the first and third stages run in pairs.
The three club teams performed creditably with the Men's team in 19th place, the mixed team came home in 43rd with the Ladies 69th overall and 7th female team.
The Men's race was won by Shettleston and the Women's by Ochil Hill Runners.
Here are the results for the Lothian teams.
19th [Leg 1] David Eades, Scott Nelson 45.04[Leg 2] Darren Thomson 31.48. [Leg 3] Robin Galloway,Alistair Robertson 1:09.46.[Leg 4] David Berrill 30,02. Total 2:56.40.
43rd Robin Morris, Jim Alexander 53.31, Lorna Eades 35.08, John Malcolm, Tosh Brannen 1:21.45. Louise Crilley 27.07.
68th Jill Horsburgh, Saran Jones 54.09, Alison McQuillen 49.53, Lynne Murray, Edel Mooney 1:11. 19. Helen Murray 36.02
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JUNIOR PARKRUN WINS FOR LANA & ROBERT
Half a dozen Club athletes were among an excellent turnout of 200 at this weeks [23rd Jan] Edinburgh 5k Parkrun.
Robert Inglis who was making his debut at the weekly event was the highest placed club finisher in third place overall and first Junior [15-19], Robert completed the 5k course along the Cramond-Silverknowes waterfront in 16 minutes 03 seconds.
Two places further back in fifth place was Brian Turner[35-39] 16.21.
Making it four Lothian runners in the top twenty were Graeme Ackland[45-49] and Scott Balfour[60-64] who both set new PB's, Graeme was a massive 102 seconds quicker than his previous best in finishing in 14th place in 18.15.
Scott broke through the 19 minutes mark to come home in 20th position in 18.54.
Making up the club's male representation was veteran Ian Leggat[70-74] who got round in 22,28 for 77th place.
Lana Turnbull who is becoming a parkrun regular was the club's only female entrant and she finished third female and first Junior [15-19]Lana's time of 20.40 was only 4 seconds outside her PB for the course.
Shane Fenton
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Devils Burden..more
Updated: 2010-01-25
As ever, who actually ran which leg was slightly different from the teams declared due to last minute "circumstances". Well done to Lorna for not only managing all the changes, planned or otherwise, but also being ready to run the first leg when Mr Alexander went AWOL in the depths of Fife until about 3 minutes before the start. Well done to Jim for getting to the start eventually and then almost losing shoes in knee high mud during the first leg.A good time was had by all, especially those of us who ran back to the start after leg 1, thus avoiding the soup queues! Thanks to Lorna for the all the logistics and to Martin and Sheena and any other drivers for providing transport between legs.
Jill Horsburgh
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Devils Burdens
Updated: 2010-01-25
According to report in Fife paper the Edinburgh University mens team who finished second have been disqualified after having fielded a solo runner instead of the mandatory pairing over stage three.
All other teams have been moved up a place.
Shane Fenton
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Devils Burden
Updated: 2010-01-24
Well done to all the 19 Lothian Athletes who competed in the Devils Burden, including those who ran for other teams (disgrace!)
The Lothian men (David Eades, Scott Nelson, Darren Thomson, Robin Galloway, Alistair Robertson and David Berrill) finished in 20th place.
The mixed team (Robin Morris, Jim Alexander, Lorna Eades, Tosh Brannan, John Malcolm and Louise Crilly) finished 44th, an excellent placing for a mixed team.
The ladies team (Jill Horsburgh, Saran Jones, Alison McQuillan, Lynne Murray, Edel Mooney and Helen Murray) finished 70th - 7th female team.
Meanwhile David Bathgate ran the glory leg for Aegon Running Club, helping them to 56th position.
Full Results
Matt Richardson
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INTERNATIONAL VICTORY FOR SARAH
Updated: 2010-01-23
Sarah Inglis[Scotland] has won the Female Under-20 race at the Celtic Nation's Cross Country International in Ireland.
Scotland also took the team gold in this category with Sarah's team mates Beth Duff and Hollie Young finishing 2nd and 7th respectively.
UNDER-20 RACE [3.6KM]
1ST SARAH INGLIS [13.41]
2ND BETH DUFF [13.48]
7TH HOLLIE YOUNG [14.26]
[Full report to follow]
Shane Fenton
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3RD PLACES FOR LANA & ROBERT---PB's FOR GRAEME & SCOTT
Updated: 2010-01-23
Six Lothian Running Club athletes were among an excellent turnout of 200 at this weeks [23rd Jan Edinburgh 5k Parkrun.
Robert Inglis who was making his debut at the weekly event was the highest placed club finisher in third place overall and first Junior [15-19], Robert completed the 5k course along the Cramond-Silverknowes waterfront in 16 minutes 03 seconds.
Two places further back in fifth place was Brian Turner[35-39] 16.21.
Making it four Lothian runners in the top twenty were Graeme Ackland[45-49] and Scott Balfour[60-64] who both set new PB's, Graeme was a massive 102 seconds quicker than his previous best in finishing in 14th place in 18.15.
Scott broke through the 19 minutes mark to come home in 20th position in 18.54.
Making up the club's male representation was veteran Ian Leggat[70-74] who got round in 22,28 for 77th place.
Lana Turnbull who is becoming a parkrun regular was the club's only female entrant and she finished third female and first Junior [15-19]Lana's time of 20.40 was only 4 seconds outside her PB for the course.
Shane Fenton
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RECORD HILL ENTRY IN FIFE---ANOTHER SCOTTISH VEST FOR SARAH.
Updated: 2010-01-22
Seven days on from her comeback win at Broxburn, Sarah Inglis represents Scotland in the Under-20 age group at tomorrow's [Sat 23rd] Celtic Nation's Cross Country International in Ireland.
The event is incorporated within the Antrim International Cross Country and McCain UK Challenge match.
12 month's ago in Wales, Sarah, who finished fifth was a member of the successful Scottish quartet that came away with gold medals.
In Fife tomorrow, Scotland's biggest hill running event The Devil's Burdens Hill Relay has a record field of 700 runners.
The four stage event over the Lomond Hills from the picturesque award winning village of Falkland has attracted 117 six runner teams.
Also on Saturday there is the usual Edinburgh and Glasgow 5k parkruns with on Sunday the Scottish Athletics Masters Indoor Championships at the Kelvin Hall.
Shane Fenton
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DEVILS BURDENS[UPDATE]
Updated: 2010-01-21
Latest update from Frank McLaren[Fife AC]
1. Due to the general thaw, we will use the usual courses. Thanks to all those who took the trouble to post or e-mail reports on the underfoot conditions.
2. It may still be necessary to have a "mass-start" for Leg 3 if it is felt that some teams will take too long to safely complete the course because of conditions. Louise Burt will be in charge of the marshalls at the changeover between legs 2 and 3 and her decision in respect of the timing of a mass start (if required) will be final.
3. I am happy to announce that Adrian Stott of Run and Become has been very generous with his contribution to the event this year and will be at the hall in Falkland selling clothing, footwear etc
Shane Fenton
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Marathon cheats caught hitching lifts, hiring imposters
Updated: 2010-01-21
Thought you might like to read this story!
More than 30 competitors at the Xiamen International marathon earlier this month have had their results cancelled because of cheating, some having hired imposters to run for them.
..All the runners were ranked in top 100 of the men's race at the January 2 event in the south-eastern port city, according to the Jiefang Daily newspaper, the mouthpiece of the Shanghai Communist Party.
Organisers found video footage revealed that some runners had carried the time-recording microchips of others so that one runner would register two or more results on passing the finish line, the report said.
Others made their way around at least some of the course in vehicles, while some hired imposters, it added.
The motivation for the cheating was not necessarily just for prestige, the report suggested, noting that most of the cheats had times under two hours 34 minutes.
That is the minumum standard required for high school students to get extra credits for China's highly competitive college entrance
Shane Fenton
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Lothian Social Saturday 6th Feb 2010
Updated: 2010-01-21
Lothian Winter Social is organised for Saturday 6th Feb at The Black Bull, Midcalder...buffet provided....
Doors open at 7pm and will finish at 11pm
Tickets: Adults, £10, Under 17's £5
Please can people bring along on the night any spare xmas presents suitable for the raffle?.
All proceeds go to Lothian Running Club so spread the word.
Please try to get your tickets by 29th January.
Tickets can be obtained from either myself, Kenton/Saran, Martin or Mags...
SPREAD THE WORD.......
thanks everyone
Edel
Edel Mooney
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NATIONAL MASTERS XC[Entries close Sat]
Updated: 2010-01-20
Forres (Grant Park) on Saturday 6th February 2010
Women (Over 35) @ 1.30pm 6,400m
Men (Over 35) @ 2.15pm 10,000m
Teams are, Women 3 to score, Men 4 to score.
Entries close first post on SATURDAY 23rd JANUARY 2010.
Shane Fenton
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BROXBURN XC[Paper Report]
Updated: 2010-01-19
WINNING COMEBACK FOR SARAH
Just under 500 athletes of all ages converged on Broxburn on Saturday for the third and final match in the 2009-10 East District Cross-Country league.
Lothian Running Club were represented by 21 athletes which, despite it being on their doorstep was down on their attendance at the previous two meetings at Dunfermline and Stirling.
The club did have success however with Sarah Inglis who made a welcome return to action leading home 73 runners in the combined Senior-Junior Women's race.
Sarah covered the icy and muddy 3.5 miles course at Broxburn Academy in 24 minutes 11 seconds which was 13 seconds clear of her nearest pursuer Helen Sharpe, Fife AC.
With club mates Lynne Murray 40th, Jill Horsburgh 41st and Saran Jones 44th it resulted in the Lothian ladies team finishing in 8th place on the day and 7th overall in the final league standings.
195 runners completed the Senior Men's race over 5.5 miles with Ben Hartman the first club runner home in 33rd place, the mens team finished 13th and 6th over the three matches.
Being only able to field one runner in the Girl's under-11 race almost certainly cost the club 2nd place in the final classification for that category.
Amy Lickley was the only runner, finishing in 12th place, the club however incurred 200 penalty points which meant they finished in 10th place on the day but 4th overall only five points behind 3rd placed Central AC.
When all the combined female scores were tabulated Lothian finished a respectable 5th out of 25 clubs with the males in 11th place out of 31.
Lothian Club finishers.
SENIOR MEN:[5.5miles]
33 Ben Hartman 35.37, 86 Scott Nelson 39.15, 89 Colin Eades 39.31, 113 Harry Mulholland 41.04, 116 Matt Richardson, 128 JohnMalcolm 42.50, 167 Robin Morris, 171 Ian Leggatt 48.20. 195 Finished, final league placing 6th.
SENIOR WOMEN[3.5 miles]
1 Sarah Inglis 24.11, 40 Lynne Murray 30.39, 41 Jill Horsburgh 30.44, 44 Saran Jones 30.59. 73 finished, final league position 7th.
UNDER-17 MEN
7 Max McNeil 24.02. 18 Finished, league 8th.
UNDER-17 WOMEN
22 Lana Turnbull 19.40. 37 Finished, league 13th.
UNDER-13 BOYS.
40 Sam Jones 14.01. 44 Finished , league 12th.
UNDER-13 GIRLS
18 Lauren Arbuckle 12.37, 32 Bethany Nelson 14.01, 34 Alice Horsburgh 14.30, 35 Megan Balharrie 16.53. 36 finished, league 5th.
UNDER-11 BOYS
24 Iain Horsburgh 6.13, 30 Andrew Lickley 6.30. 36 Finished, league 8th.
UNDER-11 GIRLS
12 Amy Lickley 7.40. 17 Finished, league 4th.
Shane Fenton
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Sad News
Updated: 2010-01-18
Older members will be saddenned to hear the news of the death of Ronnie O'Byrne. Ronnie was involved in coaching for many years and, prior to his health beginning to fail, was a great contact for all sorts of sports kit!
Our sympathy goes to his wife Bridgie, and his family.
Ronnie's funeral is at Mortonhall on Thursday 21st January at 2.00pm.
Peter West
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COMEBACK WIN FOR SARAH AT BROXBURN
Updated: 2010-01-17
Sarah Inglis took the Senior Women's title at the final East District xc league match at Broxburn on Saturday.[Full report to follow].
Here are the results of the leading runners AND CLUB RUNNERS PLACINGS.
Results: Senior Men. 1 R Houston (Central) 31.04, 2 A Anthony (Central) 31.54, 3 A Hendry (Central) 32.02, 4 M Strain (HBT) 32.07, 5 M Gillespie (Ed.Univ.) 32.09, 6 D Coombs (Ed.Univ.) 32.11.33 B HARTMAN 35.37, 86 S NELSON 39.15, 89 C EADES 39.31, 113 H MULLHOLLAND 41.04, 116 M RICHARDSON 41.14, 128 J MALCOLM 42.50, 167 R MORRIS 48.01, 171 I LEGGATT 48.20. Teams 1 Central AC 43, 2 Hunters Bog Trotters 128, 3 Corstorphine 151, 4 Edinburgh AC 164, 5 Central ‘B’ 214, 6 Falkirk Vic, 13 LOTHIAN RC.
Overall. 1 HBT 246, 2 Central 282, 3 Corstorphine 389, 4 Edinburgh AC 457, 5 Falkirk Vic. 854, 6 Fife AC 1337, 6 LOTHIAN RC.
Under 17 Men. 1 S Green (Central) 21.42, 2 H Craske (Dundee Hawkhill) 22.12, 3 D Hutchinson (Central) 22.17,7 M MCNEIL 24.02. Teams. 1 Central 15, 2 Falkirk Vic. 25, 3 Edinburgh AC 33, 8 LOTHIAN RC.
Overall. 1 Central 59, 2 Falkirk Vic. 72, 3 Edinburgh AC 94, 8 LOTHIAN RC.
Under 15 Boys. 1 D Coley (Falkirk Vic.) 14.49, 2 J Crowe (Dundee Hawkhill) 14.50, 3 C Galloway (Corstorphine) 15.31. Team. 1 EAC 21, 2 Pitreavie 35, 3 Corstorphine 41.
Overall. 1 EAC 76, 2 Central 117, 3 Falkirk Vic. 130, 17 LOTHIAN RC.
Under 13 Boys.1 R Bough (EAC) 9.32, 2 J Kerr (EAC) 6.49, 3 L Davie, (Pitreavie 6.59,40 S JONES 14.01.. Teams. 1 EAC 9, 2 EAC ‘B’ 33, 3 Central 34 16 LOTHIAN RC.
Overall 1 EAC 32, 2 Central 12 LOTHIAN RC.
Under 11 boys. 1 A Scott (Fife AC) 5.57, 2 A Addison (Corstorphine) 5.57, 3 S Galloway (Corstorphine) 6.12, 24 I HORSBURGH 6.13, 30 A LICKLEY 6.30. Teams. 1 Fife AC 14, 2 Corstorphine 32, 3 Pitreavie 43, 10 LOTHIAN RC. Overall. 1 Fife AC 43, 2 Pitreavie 101, 3 EAC 124, 8 LOTHIAN RC.
Senior Women. 1 S INGLIS[LOTHIAN RC] 24.11, 2 H Sharpe (Fife AC) 24.24, 3 J MacLean (EAC) 24.40, 4 K Jenkins (HBT) 24.46, 5 A Docherty (Central) 25.00, 6 J Thom (EAC) 25.33, 40 L MURRAY 30.39, 41 J HORSBURGH 30.44, 44 S JONES 30.59. Teams. 1 EAC 17, 2 Central 22, 3 HBT 30, 4 Fife AC 39, 5 Edinburgh Univ. 64, 6 Carnegie 68, 8 LOTHIAN RC.
Overall. 1 Central 43, 2 EAC 67, 3 Fife AC 126, 4 Central ‘B’ 145, 5 HBT 148, 6 Carnegie 216, 7 LOTHIAN RC.
Under 17 Women. 1 H Rees (Fife AC) 16.03, 2 A Bruce (EAC) 17.28, 3 A Campbell (Livingston & Dist.) 17.32. 9 L TURNBULL 19.40. Under 15 Girls. 1 L Mercer (Teviotdale) 17.04, 2 O Mackenzie (EAC) 17.57, 3 R Stewart (EAC) 18.00. Teams. 1 EAC 21, 2 Dundee Hawkhill 31, 3 Fife AC 39, 14 LOTHIAN RC.
Overall. 1 EAC 53, 2 Fife AC 129, 3 EAC ‘B’ 157, 4 Dundee Hawkhill 196, 13 LOTHIAN RC.
Under 11 Girls. 1 M Owen (Dundee Hawkhill) 6.44, 2 A Armstrong (EAC) 6.49, 3 L Davie (Pitreavie) 6.59, 12 A LICKLEY 7.40. Teams. 1 EAC 109, 2 Central 113, 3 Pitreavie 116, 10 LOTHIAN RC. Overall. 1 EAC 133, 2 Falkirk Vic. 294, 3 Central 354, 4 LOTHIAN RC.
OVERALL FEMALE TEAMS 5TH OUT OF 25 TEAMS
OVERALL MALE TEAMS 11TH OUT OF 31 TEAMS
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Shane Fenton
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Broxburn XC U11 and U13 photos
Updated: 2010-01-17
There are some photos of the brave U11 and U13 teams battling through mud and ice at Broxburn on Saturday at the link below.
Congratulations to all!
U11 and U13 runners at Broxburn XC
Robin Lickley
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RUNNERS VIEWS ON TODAYS BROXBURN XC .
Updated: 2010-01-17
There were some less than complimentary comments about the cross country event at Broxburn today. I'm not into censorship but I thought these were better suited to our discussion forum as they were peoples opinions rather than facts about the race. Please go there if you want to see them and let me know via the discussion forum on Facebook if you agree or disagree with them and whether you think I should have left them where they were.
Discussion Forum
Matt Richardson
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PARKRUN TRIUMPH FOR ROSS
Updated: 2010-01-16
Ross Milne took the plaudits at this week's [Jan 16th] Edinburgh 5k parkrun at a windy Edinburgh waterfront.
His time of 16 minutes 16 seconds may have been 24 seconds slower than that of his only other parkrun appearance but it was good enough to lead home a big field of 120 runners.
Scott Balfour followed his club mate over the line in 14th place to claim the MV60-64 title in a time of [19.25] with David Mabon MV 55-59 not far behind in 23rd [20.41].
The club's only female representative was Carol Mabon FV 55-59,she got round in [28.10] for 95th place.
The female race was won by Jill Knowles, 8th overall, Scottish Prison Service AAC in a time of [18.30], Jill hold's the women's course record at [18.20].
Shane Fenton
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BUSY WEEKEND AS THAW CONTINUES.
Updated: 2010-01-15
As the thaw continues a busier weekend is in prospect both indoors and outdoors, there is however a couple of events postponed.
The indoor season gets underway at the Kelvin Hall over the weekend with the Under-15 and Under-17 Closed Championships as well as the Scottish Regional Championships with events taking place both Saturday and Sunday.
There should be a fair representation from the club at the third and final match in the East District XC League at Broxburn, where, due to the underfoot conditions there may have to be a slight alteration to the course.
On Saturday the weekly Edinburgh and Glasgow 5k parkruns go ahead at their usual 9.30 start times while further North there is the Lumphanan Detox 10k race.
A number of Scottish athletes will be in action in Wales on Sunday with meeting three of the McCain UK Cross-Challenge taking place in Cardiff
A couple of events that won't be happening is the Veteran's Road Relays, the races which were due to take place at Strathclyde Park have been re-scheduled for the 24th January.
The Jack Crawford 10k Springburn Cup at Bishopbriggs has also fallen victim to the weather and has been postponed until February 27th.
Shane Fenton
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DEVILS BURDEN RELAYS
Updated: 2010-01-14
DEVILS BURDEN RELAYS
Devil's Burdens Latest News from race organiser Frank McLaren.
"Just to reiterate (for the absence of doubt) that the Relay will definately go ahead in some form although it may well be on a 'bad weather' option if conditions don't improve on the higher levels of the course".
If the deep snow persists, we will probably have to use routes which start and finish in the Falkland Estate, using East Lomond for two hill legs run in pairs and forest runs for the solo legs.
Further Update F
rom the Fife Council's Countryside Ranger Service warning of the potential danger from avalanches especially on the north -west face of West Lomond on the slopes down towards the Bunnet Stane. Anyone thinking of a recce of the third leg this weekend should do so with care.
Shane Fenton
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EAST DISTRICT XC
Updated: 2010-01-13
EAST DISTRICT XC LEAGUE BROXBURN [16TH JAN]
Following a course inspection on Wednesday 13th Saturday's meeting is ON.
Course subject to slight alteration on the day.
Following the the first two matches at Stirling and Dunfermline the best placed club team to achieve a top three finish look to be the girls under-11's who currently sit in third place.
The under-13 girls also have an outside chance of a podium place they occupy fifth place after the opening two meetings.
Here is a list of the tables of the club teams who are in the top 10 positions.
GIRLS-UNDER 11
1 Central AC.......... 24
2 Harmeny AAC........ 118
3 LOTHIAN RC......... 146
4 Falkirk V H........ 174
5 DWF.................208
6 Central AC......... 241
7 Pitreavie AC........255
8 Dunblane Sc.........342
9 Teviotdale..........363
10 Lasswade AC........409
GIRLS UNDER-13
1 Central AC ......... 38
2 Edin AC............. 47
3 Falkirk VH...........69
4 Pitreavie AC.........92
5 LOTHIAN RC......... 138
6 Dundee H............237
7 DWF.................241
8 Fife AC.............297
9 Corstorhine AC......408
10Harmeny AC..........437
BOYS UNDER-11
1 Fife AC............. 29
2 Pitreavie AC.........58
3 Edin AC..............79
4 Fife 'B'........... 101
5 Corstorhine AC......227
6 Lasswade AC.........233
7 LOTHIAN RC..........289
8 Falkirk VH..........322
9 DWF.................328
10Moorfoot............362
MEN UNDER-17
1 Central..............44
2 Falkirk VH...........47
3 Edin AC..............61
4 Corstorphine........150
5 Fife AC.............250
6 Fettes Sc...........442
7 Lasswade AC.........501
8 Dundee H............502
9 Pitreavie AC........503
10LOTHIAN RC..........515
SENIOR-JUNIOR WOMEN
1 Central AC...........21
2 Edin AC..............50
3 Central 'B'..........83
4 Fife AC..............87
5 Hunters B T ........118
6 Carnegie H..........148
7 LOTHIAN RC..........183
8 Falkirk VH..........225
9 Carnegie 'B'........265
10Fife AC 'B'.........273
SENIOR MEN
1 Hunter B T..........118
2 Corstorhine AC......238
3 Central AC..........239
4 Edin AC.............293
5 Falkirk VH..........577
6 LOTHIAN RC..........642
7 Carnethy H..........755
8 Edin 'B'............861
9 Fife AC.............905
10Gala H..............951
Shane Fenton
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Training on on Wed, but not at Grange Raod
Updated: 2010-01-11
Organised training will be on offer on Wed 13th Jan.
Meet at Inveralmond as usual and choose from a variety of sessions.
Winter social tickets will be available.
Saran Jones
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Edinburgh International Cross Country
Updated: 2010-01-10
While the news focused on Joseph Ebuya's win and Kenenisa Bekele's shock defeat at the 9km Edinburgh International Cross Country, our own Scott Fraser managed to finish 19th in 31:44. Not a bad result given his preparation - he was down to set out and instruct on a navigation course at Wanlockhead but when it was cancelled he got a last minute run for Scottish Universities. He had not prepared for it, and had been training for less than 3 weeks after a month's illness.
Iain Donnan had also secured a place in the International Cross Country and had trained optimally. Unfortunately he got a chest infection three days before the event and wisely did not run. Let's hope he makes the starting line-up next year.
Results
Matt Richardson
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CLUB RUNNERS BOYCOTT RACE RIP OFF
Updated: 2010-01-09
There was a scarcity of club athletes running under the club banner at Saturday's Great & Junior Winter runs at Edinburgh on Saturday [9th Jan].
This was hardly surprising with athletes from club's all over the country not too keen to line the pockets of organisers Nova Interripoff who were charging £20 for a 5k jog around Edinburgh, scandalous.
According to the results[they put out] only in the region of 50 athletes out of 1507 runners in the senior race and a dozen out of just over 200 in the junior event were actually attached to clubs.
According to their dubious recording of the results only four club athletes ran in the race, two females in the senior race and two in the youth's.
Donna Grieve finished 437th with Gillian Jewel 867th while in the junior race Amy and Andrew Lickley were 32nd and 46th respectively.
Shane Fenton
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BUPA Great Edinburgh Run
Updated: 2010-01-09
I had a quick scan of the results after getting a phone message from someone with a result, though the message was very unclear (think it was Ian.) The results showed very few Clubs but I picked out 3 Lothian runners:
Ross Milne 15th overall in 14:39; Donna Grieve, 437, 21:04 and Ian Hall, 679, 22:55.
Peter West
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Junior Winter Run
Updated: 2010-01-09
Amy Lickley was 4th girl in the 7-10 age group at the Junior Winter Run on Holyrood Park. She covered the 2.5k course in 9:53.
Andrew Lickley was 16th boy in a time of 10:13.
Amy appeared on the BBC TV coverage this afternoon, filmed running in the snow with some of the top XC athletes (right next to Bekele), in a media event held on Friday.
And my daughter is photographed in today's SUN, on page 76, I hasten to add, with Bekele... two 4th placers in one photo.
Robin Lickley
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2ND IN THE SNOW FOR LANA AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-01-09
Lana Turnbull was the only club athlete to brave the snowy and icy conditions at Saturday's[9th Jan] Edinburgh 5k Parkrun.
In tricky underfoot conditions Lana completed the course in 22 minutes 43 seconds to place second female and 25th overall of the 52 runners who completed
Shane Fenton
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THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS [ARTICLE]
Updated: 2010-01-08
That was the year that was article, a review of 2009 is in this weeks WEST LOTHIAN COURIER on sale now.
Shane Fenton
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3 EVENTS OFF--PARKRUN ON
Updated: 2010-01-08
El-Brim-Ick Dash[Hill Race]Aberdeen. (9 January) postponed
The snow has forced the postponment of the El-Brim-Ick Dash[Hill Race]. Race organiser Ewen Rennie says he will try to hold the race once the snow has retreated.
The Wanlockhead training weekend has also had to be cancelled, but can hopefully be re-arranged for another weekend soon.
Edinburgh parkrun Following a course inspection today - Event 12 (09/01/10) will go ahead as planned at the usual time of 09:30am. We intend to use the original course (subject to change).
Due to the weather and specifically the poor underfoot conditions the Nigel Barge 10k Memorial Road Race (and associated 3k Junior Race) will not go ahead as advertised this coming Saturday 9th January. Both events have been postponed, and will instead take place on Saturday 27th March 2010 with the venue still Garscube Sports Complex. Those who have pre-entered can retain their place for the new date, secure a place in the 2011 race.
Shane Fenton
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BUPA GREAT WINTER RUN
Updated: 2010-01-07
BUPA GREAT WINTER RUN TO GO AHEAD
The Bupa Great Winter Run will go ahead on Saturday 9th January, and if at all possible, will be using the planned 5km route, according to Nova International.
Whilst anyone who has been into Holyrood Park will be aware, the top road is still closed off due to snow, and they intend to bring in a snow plough and gritter before the race to clear this route.
If after this they still have concerns over the running conditions then they do have a contingency route, details of which will be published on the Great Run website very soon.
An alternative route is very much the back up plan and Nova's number one priority is to provide a good, safe running experience.
The Bupa Junior Great Winter Run and the Bupa Great Edinburgh International Cross Country will go ahead as planned - more information on the latter will be given later.
Iain Donnan is the only club runner who will be in action representing East in the Inter-District Championship.
The race is incorporated into the Men's Bupa Great Edinburgh International 9K XC.
Event Timetable 2010
• 10:15 - U13 Girls Inter-district XC Champs – 2.6km
• 10.35 - U13 Boys Inter-district XC Champs – 2.6km
• 11.00 - Bupa Junior Great Winter Run – 2.5km (approx)
• 11.10 - U15 Girls Inter-district XC Champs – 2.6km
• 11.30 - U15 Boys Inter-district XC Champs – 2.6km
• 12 noon – Bupa Great Run – 5km
• 12.05 - U17 Women Inter-district XC Champs – 3.9km
• 12.30 - U17 Men Inter-district XC Champs – 3.9km
• 13.07 - Men's Bupa Great Edinburgh International XC* - 4.2km
• 13.25 - Women's Bupa Great Edinburgh International XC* - 5.8km
• 13.55 - Men's Bupa Great Edinburgh International XC* - 9km
*Exact race times of international elite races are subject to slight changes.
*International elite races.
Television coverage 1pm---2.30pm BBC.
Keep an eye on updates if you intend travelling to the event, as we have experienced the last couple of weeks races have definetly been on one day then come the day of the race they are cancelled.
Shane Fenton
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Lothian Winter Social Event 6th Feb 2010
Updated: 2010-01-06
Lothian Winter Social is organised for Saturday 6th Feb at The Black Bull, Midcalder...buffet provided....
Doors open at 7pm and will finish at 11pm
Tickets: Adults, £10, Under 17's £5
Please can people bring along on the night any spare xmas presents suitable for the raffle.
All proceeds go to Lothian Running Club so spread the word.
Please try to get your tickets by 29th January.
Tickets can be obtained from either myself, Kenton/Saran, Martin or Mags...
SPREAD THE WORD.......
thanks
Edel
Lothian Winter Social is organised for Saturday 6th Feb at The Black Bull, Midcalder...buffet provided....
Doors open at 7pm and will finish at 11pm
Tickets: Adults, £10, Under 17's £5
Please can people bring along on the night any spare xmas presents suitable for the raffle.
All proceeds go to Lothian Running Club so spread the word.
Please try to get your tickets by 29th January.
Tickets can be obtained from either myself, Kenton/Saran, Martin or Mags...
SPREAD THE WORD.......
thanks
Edel
Edel Mooney
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FIFE AC XC [CANCELLED]
Updated: 2010-01-05
FIFE AC XC SUNDAY 10TH JAN[UPDATE]
Due to all the snow up at Cairnie, the car park being thick with ice and the forecasters saying there's more snow on the way at the weekend we've decided to postpone the XC race. Thought it better to make an early decision to avoid venue costs and more time to let people know.
Will have a look at the race calendar to try to find a suitable date.
ABERDEEN PROMS 3K[CANCELLED]
Run-4-It Metro Proms 3K[8th Jan] Winter Series - Postponed to 2nd April.
Shane Fenton
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ROBIN 1ST OVER 60 AT BROUGHTON
Updated: 2010-01-04
The club's Robin Morris was first MV 60 at the Greenmantle Dash Hill Race at Broughton on Saturday [2nd Jan].
On a slightly altered course which looked more suited to sking than running Robin came home in 24 minutes 54 seconds to finish 38th overall and 1st MV 60.
A total of 78 runners braved the elements to make the 650 foot climb with three Edinburgh University students headed by Scott Fraser first back down again.
[THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS]
REVIEW OF 2009 ABOUT 4 ITEMS BELOW.
Shane Fenton
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THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS
Updated: 2010-01-02
THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS
[2009 REVIEW A COUPLE OF ITEMS BELOW]
Shane Fenton
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GRAEME RUNNER-UP ON PARKRUN DEBUT
Updated: 2010-01-02
Four club runners braved the elements to participate in this week's[Jan 2nd] Edinburgh 5k parkrun, one of only a few events scheduled over the weekend to beat the weather.
The extreme conditions of late meant that the promenade was extremely icy in places and to prevent the cancellation of the event, the outing became a flat cross country affair. The grass perimeter of the course was used and specially salted footpaths were used to ensure the safe passage of runners too and from the loop between the 2km & 3km mark.
Running in hie first parkrun, Graeme Ackland[VM 45-49] came home in second place completing the altered course in 19 minutes 57 seconds.
David Mabon[VM[55-59] finished 15th overall in 22 minutes 14 seconds.
Lana Turnbull [JW 15-19] who was the overall winner of the Women's race the previous week had to settle for the runner's up spot on this ocassion, Lana finished 29th overall, second female, in a time of 24 minutes 51 seconds.
Mags Turnbull [VW 54-59] made up the quartet of club competitors and completed in 29 minutes 02 seconds for 56th place.
82 runners finished the course on this ocassion.
Shane Fenton
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Portobello Prom Race[Now Off]
Updated: 2010-01-01
Portobello Promathon - CANCELLED
A severe overnight frost means the course has large patches of ice.
Regrettably the event has had to be cancelled. The next event will be January 1st 2011
Saturday parkrun
Organisers checked course this morning and it was raceable but they are checking again later before giving the go ahead.
Updated 1st January 2010 9:45am
Shane Fenton
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THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS
Updated: 2009-12-31
JANUARY
21 club runners contested the East Dist. XC League match at Dunfermline, Mhairi Inglis won the Junior Under-20 women's race.
Sarah Inglis was part of the Scottish quartet that won gold medals at the Celtic Nations XC Challenge in Wales.
At the age group indoor championships Lana Turnbull was 3rd in the under-17 800 metres with Lauren Arbuckle 6th in the under-13 800 metres.
FEBRUARY
In the Masters XC Championships in Irvine the Ladies team finished 8th and the men 26th.
Sarah Inglis took a bronze medal in the National XC Championships under-20 and a silver in the Scottish 4k Championship. Edel Mooney was 5th in the Senior women's race at the National's where the women's team finished 10th and the men 13th.
Due to heavy snow the BUCS XC Champioship in Aberdeen was cancelled.
MARCH
The first weekend in March was a good one for the club.
Edel Mooney led home 340 runners to win the Arbroath Smokies ladies 10k race.
Ross Milne was victorious in the Lasswade 10 mile road race.
Sarah,Robert and Mhairi Inglis all recorded wins, Sarah broke off from her hectic XC schedule to take the Scottish Uni's indoor 3k title.
Her siblings were the respective male and female under-20 winners at the Cupar 5 mile road race in Fife.
In the Gartmorn 6 Lynne Murray was 1st FV with Iain Horsburgh 2nd under-13.
Saran Jones and Jane Moncrieff made the long haul north to contest the Newtonmore 10 mile race.
Sarah Inglis represented Scotland in the Home Countries XC in Wales and helped her team to a silver medal.
APRIL
In the Edinburgh Half Marathon the two Scott's Balfour and Nelson were the first club runners home with the former winning the M60 category.
Ally Robertson was 1st under-20 at the Hunter Bog Trot race while Mhairi Storrie was 6th female at the Gala 10k.
The club claimed silver medals at the National Road Relay Championships by virtue of fine runs from Edel Mooney, Suzanne Matonti and Sarah and Mhairi Inglis.
MAY
Club duo Tosh Brannan and Herbie McLean contested the tough Stuc a 'Chroin Hill Race.
In the Scottish Junior Hill Championships Ally Robertson was 3rd and Chris Rumbles 5th in the under-19 mens race with Lana Turnbull 6th in the girls under-16 race.
Ross Milne was 3rd in the Loch Leven Half Marathon with Teresa McMenemy 1st female vet at a cold and wet Cape Wrath Marathon.
730 runners took part in the Black Rock 5 with Edel Mooney 1st female home.
Suzanne Matonti emerged as the female winner at the inaugural West Lothian Half Marathon.
JUNE
The club had a great day at the Markinch Games, Sarah Inglis won both the 1600 and 3200 with brother Robert 3rd in both, Darren Thomson was second in 90 metres with youth's Alice Horsburgh,Bethany Nelson ,Hannah Stewart and Lauren Arbuckle all in the prize money.
Lesley McGiffen was the sole club runner in the Isle of Skye Half Marathon.
The club hosted their annual Trail Race and won both the male and female team events.
Mhairi Inglis and Darren Thomson both had wins at Newburgh Games.
Ross Milne, Robert Inglis,Craig McDowell and Sarah Inglis represented the club at the 117th Scottish Athletics Championships.
John Malcolm and Jim Alexander ran the gruelling West Highland Way race.
JULY
Edel Mooney won the Crieff 10k.
Sarah Inglis took the Scottish 3k title.
Robert Inglis won the 1600 at Cupar Games with Lauren Arbuckle runner up in both the Youth's 90 and 800 metres.
Sarah Inglis smashed her PB for the 3000 metres twice, at the start of the month in the English under-20/23 championships, then at the end of the month ran the race of her life to take gold in the women's under-20 race at the Aviva London GP at Crystal Palace taking an amazing 13.63 seconds of the time she set 4 weeks earlier.
The trio of John Malcolm, Matt Richardson and Alison McQuillen contested the Turnhouse Hill Race.
The club fielded two teams at the Round Arran relays.
AUGUST
Lana Turnbull made her track debut for Scotland in the 1500 metres steeplechase at the Celtic Games in Wales with a new PB.
Darren Thomson clinched the Fife Games points league at Inverkeithing Games where Lauren Arbuckle and Iain Horsburgh also had wins.
Marie Storrie completed her first ultra event the 43 mile Tynedrum to Fort William race.
Yet another PB for Sarah Inglis this time in the 1500 metres at the Scottish under-20/23 championships.
Hannah Stewart won the youth's 800 at the Bridge of Allan Games where Jill Horsburgh also won a cup for her run in the 3200 metres.
Craig McDowell set new figures for the 800 metres with two PB'S in the space of 4 days.
Sarah Inglis ran second behind Freya Murray in the 10000 metres at the Falkirk Cup and less than 24 hours later won three races at the Oban Games.
Lauren Arbuckle won the youths 1600 at Birnam Games.
SEPTEMBER
Ross Milne in 20th place led home a contingent of club runners at the Glasgow Half Marathon.
Darren Thomson and Lauren Arbuckle clinched their respective Scottish Games points league titles at Pitlochry Games.
Edel Mooney ran the fastsest leg by a women at the Comrie Hill relays, and along with Mark Kassyk Lorna and Colin Eades they were 4th mixed team.
Kate Kitchen was 2nd in the Caerketton Downhiller while Andrew and Amy Lickley ran the mini and junior events at the Great North Run.
OCTOBER
Represented by Lynne Murray,Sarah Inglis and Lana Turnbull the club ladies team finished 4th at the McAndrews Road Relays.
The club ladies also took the team prize at the Dunbar 10k thanks to fine runs from Saran Jones, Jill Horsburgh and Marie Storrie.
Scott Nelson,Alan Robertson,Jim Alaxander and Alison McQuillen were among a record entry who ran the Loch Ness Marathon, Peter West ran the 10k.
The club fielded six teams at the East District Relay Championships.
John Malcom had the honour of being the club's first ever runner at the Edinburgh Parkrun.
David Berril ran a new PB at the Aviemore Half Marathon.
NOVEMBER
Mhairi Inglis helped her Glasgow Caley team to bronze medals at the Scottish Uni's Road Race Championships.
Colin Meek was first club man home at Tinto Hill Race.
Herbie McLean finished 3rd overall in the over 60's category of the Scottish Hill Running Championship's
DECEMBER
The club hosted the East District XC Championship and were represented by 25 runners.
The Festive Handicap at Beecraigs had to be cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions.
Mother and daughter Mags and Lana Turnbull braved the snowy conditions to run the Edinburgh Parkrun with Lana winning the ladies race.
ALL THE BEST FOR 2010.
[I know i haven't included everything in the above article, i try my best but i am not a mind reader.
I am hoping to get it published in next weeks local papers.
So if anyone has anything they think should be included or altered let me know.]
Send any details to
sfenton@ymail.com
Shane Fenton
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN[JAN 2]
Updated: 2009-12-31
The organisers will inspect the course on New Years Day to determine whether it is safe enough for the event to go ahead on Saturday.
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The Greenmantle Dash is ON
Race organiser Dick Wall tells us the roads in the Broughton area are all passable and there will be a race.
Shane Fenton
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PORTOBELLO PROMOTHON[NEW YEARS DAY]
Updated: 2009-12-30
The latest news from the organisers of the New Years Day Portobello Promothon 4 mile Road Race.
THE EVENT IS ON.
The course is free of snow and ice, in fact the whole area of Portobello is clear.
No Parking on the main road.
Parking at the industrial units to the West of the main road.
Shane Fenton
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NEW YEAR SPRINT
Updated: 2009-12-27
[FURTHER UPDATE]
In a new announcement, the promoter has said that the sprint events ONLY will feature in the programme for the first day's events of the 141st New Year Sprint meeting.
As Musselburgh Racecourse wish to preserve the state of the race track for the horse racing on Tuesday, the Youths 800 metres and Open 1600 metres races, which make use of the race track, will not be held on Monday.
Shane Fenton
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Cockleroy Chaser
Updated: 2009-12-27
A few hardy souls defied the cancellation and the poor conditions at the car park (a few cars needed pushing) and ran the Fun Run unofficially. The results are below.
Photos to follow later...
Results
Photos
Matt Richardson
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BOXING DAY WIN FOR LANA
Updated: 2009-12-26
Mags Turnbull and daughter Lana were the only Lothian Running Club members who braved the elements to take part in the Boxing Day Edinburgh parkrun.
And the journey through to the Edinburgh waterfront which was covered by a light covering of snow and icy in places was made all the more worthwhile with Lana racing to victory in the Womens race which had 22 competitors in a total field of 75.
Lana covered the 5k course in 21 minutes 53 seconds which was short of her PB of 20 minutes 36 seconds.
Mags was also well outside the time she set last time getting round in 52nd, 11th female, in 27 minutes 02 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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Races Cancelled
Updated: 2009-12-24
Regrettably this year's Festive Handicap and Cockleroy Chaser races have been cancelled. The heavy snow has meant that, whilst access to Beecraigs is currently possible with care, with up to 150 runners anticipated there is currently insufficient parking to safely accommodate everyone. The weather forecast is for it to remain below freezing through to Boxing Day, and, with the possibility of further snow in the early hours of 26th, a decision was taken today to cancel the race in the interests of safety.
I ran in Beecraigs this morning and it was absolutely beautiful, if tough going in some of the deeper snow. I would encourage everyone to try and get out for a run in the snow whilst it lasts!
I'm sorry for any disappointment caused by this.
Have a Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2010.
Peter
24.12.09
PS Please check with anyone else you know who had entered or was intending coming along that they know of the cancellation.
Peter West
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Festive Handicap
Updated: 2009-12-23
Heavy snow has put the race in doubt. The course itself will obviously be more difficult, with times longer than usual, should the race go ahead. However the main problem is parking for 100+ runners and supporters. Cockleroy car park, the location of the start/finish area, may well be accessible but parking there may be limited. Access to 'overflow' car parks at Balvormie may be compromised and the car parks themselves may prove unusable. If that is the case, the ensuing chaos that would result as runners tried to find alternative parking would become a major safety issue and to avoid this the race would have to be cancelled.
A decision about this will be taken tomorrow, Christmas Eve, and posted here prior to 18.00.
Peter West
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Devil's Burden Relay
Updated: 2009-12-19
Hi All,
See below details for the Devil's Burdens Relay race on Saturday 23rd Jan 2010.....or check out the fife a.c website.
If interested, please email either Lorna Eades
lorna.eades@ed.ac.uk or Edel on em154@hw.ac.uk
It's a great race...Had 3 teams out last year...There will shortly be sign up sheets at all the training venues as well.
The club is subsidyizing the entry fee so it's only £2 but please make sure you turn up and pay. It is a team event so try not let people down. Non-SAL members pay £4. Please ensure you are an up to date Lothian club member and SAL member.
Have a great Christmas...
Thanks
Edel
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Race
Devil's Burdens Relay Race
Date Saturday 23rd January 2010
Start 10.00am
Location
Village Hall, Falkland
Information
2010 RACE INFORMATION & ENTRY FORMS TO BE CONFIRMED
A relay race over 31 km consisting of 4 legs for teams of 6 (2 legs run in pairs). Registration will take place in the village hall from 8.30am onwards. The race will start at 10.00 am from the main cark at the Village Hall, Falkland. There are limited changing facilities and toilets at the village hall and none at the stage changeovers. After the finish soup and hot drinks will be available from Falkland Village Hall from 12.30 pm to 4.00 pm.
Route Maps Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4
The race is run over the Lomond Hills in mid-winter and will require full body cover (waterproof top & bottoms, hat & gloves) to be carried or worn at all times. A map of each leg (1:50,000 OS sheet No 58 and 59) and compass and whistle must also be carried. There will be compulsory kit checks at each stage changeover and any team failing to comply will be disqualified. The race consists of 3 hill legs and one trail leg, leg 4. You will need some experienced hill runners who must be capable of navigation (especially legs 1, 2 & 3) in the hills in adverse weather. Short weather courses may apply in bad weather.
Note: Although the checkpoint at the top of West Lomond is not manned, it is against the rules and spirit of the event if both runners do not summit, so any substantiated reports of such an occurrence by any team will lead to their disqualification.
Edel Mooney
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Beecraigs Fun Run
Updated: 2009-12-19
For information, Linlithgow AC will be holding a Fun Run at Beecraigs on Sunday 27th December at 10am (meet at Balvormie car park). The distance will depend on the age of participants. It does of course clash with our regular Sunday session at Dechmont Law, but if you fancy it anyway, they tell me that all are welcome.
Linlithgow AC
Matt Richardson
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN
Updated: 2009-12-19
Unfortunatly the race on Saturday 19th has been cancelled due to several icy patches on the course.
Shane Fenton
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Edinburgh Parkrun
Updated: 2009-12-18
The organisers are to check the course for ice at some point this afternoon[Friday].
Will update situation re- tomorrows race later.
Shane Fenton
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TRICKY CONDITIONS IN PROSPECT FOR WEEKEND EVENTS
Updated: 2009-12-17
With more snow forecast on and off for much of the weekend underfoot conditions for the limited number of events that are scheduled to take place look like being somewhat treacherous.
The only races on Saturday are likely to be the weekly Glasgow and Edinburgh 5k parkruns.
The club have been represented at the latter over the last few weeks.
The Edinburgh course should be pretty much snow free with it being along a stretch of the waterfront at Cramond.
The race gets underway at 9:30am, but remember you must declare your intentions to run the day before.
The main event of the weekend is also in the Capital with the annual running of the Queens Drive Races within Holyrood Park, the action gets underway at 1pm.
Further North on Sunday a 10k Xmas Canter Road Race takes place at 10:30am along the Beach Promenade, Aberdeen.
While in Ayrshire the Irvine XC Cyclists v Harriers Race sets off from Irvine Sports Club at 1pm.
Shane Fenton
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Training Fee Increases
Updated: 2009-12-17
Regretably, training fee increases from £1 to £2 will come into effect for our Wednesday and Friday training sessions in Livingston on 1st January, as agreed at our AGM. A cap of £5 will apply to families of more than 2.
The increases are necessary to address declining club finances. Other revenue streams and savings are under investigation. Our already very low membership fees will not increase.
Matt Richardson
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NATIONAL JUNIOR LEAGUE
Updated: 2009-12-15
NATIONAL JUNIOR LEAGUE [2010 DATES]
Following this years AGM the dates for 2010 are
1. 25th April or 18th April (South)
2. 23rd May
3. 27th June
4. 25th July
The Regional Promotion Finals will be held on 29th August with the National Finals on 12th September.
Venues will be circulated to member clubs as soon as possible.
Shane Fenton
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NEW YEAR ATHLETICS GALA
Updated: 2009-12-14
Even if it is not a big representation the club still has runners entered in nearly every event at this years New Year Athletics Gala at Musselburgh Racecourse on Monday 28th December.
It includes three generations of the Stewart family, with grandfather John, son Alan and his twin daughters Ashley and Sarah all entered in the main event the 110 metres New Year [Powderhall] Sprint Handicap as well as the shorter 90 metres Handicap.
Another member of the family 10 year old Hannah will run at the meeting for the first time, she and club mate Lauren Arbuckle are down to run in both the Youth's 90 Metres Handicap and Youth's 800 Metres Handicap.
The club's only entry of the 36 runners declared in the Open 1600 metres handicap is Robert Inglis.
HANDICAPS:
NEW YEAR 110 METRES SPRINT.
HEAT 2:SARAH STEWART [23].
HEAT 3:ALAN STEWART [23.5].
HEAT 6:ASHLEY STEWART [23].
HEAT 13:JOHN McSTEWART [28.5].
OPEN 90 METRES HANDICAP
HEAT 1:[VETS]JOHN McSTEWART[22.5].
HEAT2:[VETS]ALAN STEWART[19.5].
HEAT 12;[OPEN] SARAH STEWART[20].
HEAT 14:[OPEN] ASHLEY STEWART[20].
YOUTHS 90 METRES HANDICAP.
HEAT 8:HANNAH STEWART [24.5].
HEAT 8:LAUREN ARBUCKLE [22].
YOUTHS 800 METRES HANDICAP.
LAUREN ARBUCKLE [165]
HANNAH STEWART [210]
OPEN 1600 METRES HANDICAP
ROBERT INGLIS [75].
Shane Fenton
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CLUB QUARTET IN ACTION AT DUNBAR
Updated: 2009-12-14
Four club members contested the third race in the Borders Cross Country Series at Dunbar on Sunday [13th Dec].
Highest placed finisher was Brian Turner in 7th place, Alistair Robertson came home in 22nd and 3rd Junior[Under-20].
In the female category Saran Jones placed 9th [94th overall] with Kate Kitchen 17th and 114th in the overall classification.
162 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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DEBUT 3RD FOR ROSS -PB's FOR MAGS & CHRIS
Updated: 2009-12-12
Ross Milne made his Edinburgh parkrun debut on [Sat 12th] and covered the 5k course along the Cramond/Silvernowes waterfront in a good time of 15 minutes 32 seconds to finish in third place.
Mags Turnbull must have had a dash of the rocket fuel for breakfast, running in the FV50-54 category, Mags bettered her PB for the course by an amazing 78 seconds in finishing in 88th place in 25 minutes 10 seconds.
Another club athlete to set new figures for the course was 15-19 Junior Chris Rumbles who came home in 34th place in 19 minutes 13 seconds, which was 12 seconds quicker than his previous run.
Making up a quartet of club runners in the race was Ted Finch who crossed the finish line in 81st place in 23 minutes 55 seconds.
A total of 13 club members have now made appearances at Edinburgh parkruns.
A total of 145 runners completed the course on this occasion.
Shane Fenton
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Dunbar xc
Updated: 2009-12-10
Following on from shane's report of the weekends event.
If you feel brave enough the 3rd round of the borders cross country will get underway at 12noon.
For anyway who dares to the brave the windswept,sand dunes of dunbar beach.
From the words of the organisers and not mine, be safe to bring a pair of waterwings(YOU NEVER KNOW IF THE TIDE WILL BE IN OR OUT!)
Alastair Robertson
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SANTA OR XMAS SHOPPING???
Updated: 2009-12-10
Unless you fancy running about Edinburgh or Glasgow with a Santa Claus suit on[and paying
£15 to do so], this weekend might just be the one you choose to do your xmas shopping.
Apart from some indoor stuff and the usual weekly Edinburgh & Glasgow parkruns, events, as they normally are at this time of year are pretty thin on the ground.
The parkruns as usual head off at 9:30am but you must register the day before.
Way further North on Sunday there is the RAF Lossiemouth 10k Turkey Trot.
The best bet will probably be to sit in front of the box with a few tinnies watching the European XC Championship from Dublin where a few Scots will be in action.
Shane Fenton
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EDEL & ROSS TOP CLUB FINISHERS AT DECHMONT LAW
Updated: 2009-12-06
In the region of 550 athletes converged on Livingston on Saturday[5th Dec] for the Scottish Athletics East District Cross Country Championship at Dechmont Law Park.
And with the Lothian Running Club hosting the event it was good to see around 30 athletes from the club taking part in the various categories.
Finishing in 11th place, Edel Mooney was the highest placed Lothian runner in the Senior-Junior Women's race.
Edel covered the 6.4km course in 24 minutes 43 seconds.
The Senior-Junior Men's race was over 9.6km and the first club runner home in 25th place was Ross Milne who crossed the finish line in 34 minutes 49 seconds. There was a good turnout of 13 runners from the club in this race.
The top placed Junior's U-20 were Kajsa Rigby, who finished 34th overall and 6th female junior while leading junior male was Alistair Robertson 82nd overall and 9th junior.
In the team events based on each club's highest finishers saw the Lothian Women's team finish 6th, the Men 14th and the Master's Men 9th.
There was a slightly disappointing turnout from the club in the lower age-group races, particularly with the event on home turf.
In the Under-13 Girls race over 3.2km the trio of Amy McCulloch, Bethany Nelson and Alice Horsburgh finished in 19th, 33rd and 41st respectively to place 7th in the team competition.
Duncan Kuwall was the sole club representative in the Boy's Under-13 race finishing 36th of the 43 finishers. It was a similar story in in the Under-17 category with only one starter in both the male and female events with Max McNeil and Lana Turnbull both coming home in 14th place in their respective races.
Unfortunatelty in the Under-15 section the club failed to conjure up a runner in either of the races.
CLUB RESULTS:
SENIOR-JUNIOR MEN[9.6KM]
25th Ross Milne[34:49],82nd Alistair Robertson[38:24],94th Darren Thomson[38:57],119th Scott Nelson[40:27],124th David Eades[40:42],146th Harry Mulholland[42:15],149th Alan McIntosh[42:23],164th Matt Richardson[43:40],170th Chris Rumbles[44:15],175th John Malcolm[44:34],200th Ian Leggett[46:59],205th Mike Lieberman[47:55],215th Jim Alexander[49:48]
223 Completed.
SENIOR-JUNIOR WOMEN:[6.4KM]
11th Edel Mooney[24:43],34th Kajsa Rigby[28:18],54th Jocelyn Moar[29:37],63rd Suzanne Matonti[30:19],75th Jill Horsburgh[32:17],96th Lorna Eades[34:47].
107 Completed.
UNDER-17 WOMEN[4.3KM]
14th Lana Turnbull[19:00].
21 Completed.
UNDER-17 MEN[6.4KM]
14th Max McNeil 25:22].
24 Completed.
UNDER-13 GIRLS[3.2KM]
19TH Amy McCulloch[15:03],33rd Bethany Nelson[16:04],41st Alice Horsburgh [16:39].
43 Completed.
UNDER-13 BOYS[3.2KM]
36TH Duncan Kuwall[15:30].
43 Completed.
Photos
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Shane Fenton
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Scottish Highland Games Association Presentations
Updated: 2009-12-05
Shane sent me some pictures from the Scottish Highland Games Association dinner of our athletes receiving their awards. These can be viewed below.
Photos
Matt Richardson
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ANOTHER WIN FOR BRIAN AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2009-12-05
Despite being in competition with the East District XC Championship at nearby Livingston the weekly Edinburgh parkrun still attracted 90 runners.
Victory went to Lothian Running Club's Brian Turner who completed the 5k course in a time of 16 minutes 34 seconds, a fair bit outside his PB for the event.
David and Carol Mabon were the only other Lothian runners in the field, David finished 17th in 20:11 with Carol 71st [26:03.
Shane Fenton
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ON THE WATERFRONT
Updated: 2009-12-05
Suzanne Matonti warmed up for the East XC Championships by finishing a fine third in the Aberdeen Promonade race on Friday evening.
The Lothian runner covered the 3k course along the waterfront in 12 minutes 22 seconds.
A total of 91 runners finished.
Shane Fenton
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WEEKEND EVENTS
Updated: 2009-12-04
The main events this weekend 5th/6th Dec will be the respective District Cross Country Championships at Livingston[East] and Irvine[West] on Saturday.
Also on Saturday will be the usual parkrun East-West split at Edinburgh & Glasgow, i should point out again that you just can't turn up to run in these races, you must declare your intentions a day prior.
Sunday's races all have an Xmas theme to their titles, locally there is the West Lothian 2k Santa Fun Run from the Centre Livingston at 9:30am.
Strathclyde Park hosts the Cooperative Jog-Scotland Xmas Cracker 5k race, while further North at 12 noon, Santa's 5k Fun Run takes place at Ballo House, Tarves.
Shane Fenton
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BIG DAY BECKONS FOR CLUB
Updated: 2009-12-03
This Saturday will be a busy day for those running as well as those who aren't with the club hosting the Scottish Athletics East District Cross Country Championships at Dechmont Law Park,Deans, Livingston.
At the early declaration stage the club has a total of 37 entries in seven of the eight categories,with the biggest turnout likely to be in the Senior/Junior Mens race where 20 runners have their names pencilled in.
In the other age groups there is Senior/Junior Women [9], Under-17 Girls [1], Under-17 boys [1], Under-15 Girls [1], Under-15 Boys [0], Under 13 Girls [4] and Under 13 Boys [1].
At present the weather forecast is showing fairly unsettled conditions with rain intermittent throughout Saturday.
The starter will bang the first gun at 12:30pm.
Good luck to all those taking part whether it be running or assisting with the organisation, have a good day.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB TRIO WELL UP AT EAST KILBRIDE 10K
Updated: 2009-11-30
Three Lothian Running Cub members contested the Hugh Wilson Memorial 10k race at East Kilbride on Saturday[Nov 28th].
Brian Turner maintained his recent good form in finishing in third place in 33 minutes 36 seconds.
Colin Partridge then came home in 19th place [37:03] closely followed in 21st by Scott Nelson [37:43].
A total of 139 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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HIGHLAND GAMES AWARDS NIGHT
Updated: 2009-11-29
A contingent of around 20 Lothian athletes and their connections helped swell the attendance at the annual SHGA presentation dinner/dance in the Gilvenbank Hotel, Glenrothes to record proportions for recent years.
Extra tables had to be set up to cope with a few who had just turned up on the night. Athletes and cyclists from all over the country attended, there was a tinge of sadness among the cycling fraternity however as two of their major prize winners, Alan Clark, Thurso and Neil Withington Carlisle were unable to attend as they are at present recovering from serious road accidents.
The main prize winners were :
SHGA ATHLETE OF THE YEAR:
Fraser Davidson, Torphins, he competed at 25 games and 201 different events during the season, he won the jumps league and was runner up in the middle distance league.
VETERAN SPRINTER OF THE YEAR:
Sam Bates Tullibody.
VETERAN DISTANCE RUNNER OF THE YEAR:
John Thomson Coaltown of Balgonie, John is also the Scottish ,British and European MV50 1500 metres champion.
YOUTH ATHLETES OF THE YEAR[JOINT]
Douglas Paul DWF and Craig Bell Forfar.
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Lauren Arbuckle Lothian RC.
CYCLIST OF THE YEAR
Alan Clark Thurso.
YOUTH CYCLIST OF THE YEAR
Nick Hunter Falkirk.
HEAVY EVENTS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR.
Aaron Neighbour Australia.
LOTHIAN MEMBERS WHO WON AWARDS
SHGA AND FHGA POINTS LEAGUE FOR EVENTS UP TO 200 METRES
Darren Thomson.
SHGA POINTS LEAGUE FOR EVENTS OVER 400 METRES
Winner Lauren Arbuckle Third Hannah Stewart.
FHGA POINTS LEAGUE EVENTS OVER 400 METRES.
Joint winner Iain Horsburgh.
Shane Fenton
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PARKRUN PB FOR JOHN--CATEGORY WINS FOR LANA & IAN
Updated: 2009-11-28
John Malcolm was the highest placed club runner at Saturday's[28th Nov] Edinburgh 5k parkrun.
In finishing in 39th place in a time of 19 minutes 39seconds John improved on his previous best by 14 seconds.
There were age group wins for both Lana Turnbull and Ian Leggett who were making their race debuts.
Lana was first Junior Women [15-19] and 54th overall in a time of 20:36, while Ian was 79th and first MV 70-74 in 21:44.
Ted Finch came home in 98th place 23:29 with Mags Turnbull who was running in the race for the first time in 129th [26:29].
In all 169 runners completed this weeks race.
Shane Fenton
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AGM
Updated: 2009-11-28
The minutes of the club AGM can be found below.
AGM minutes
Matt Richardson
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AWARDS AWAIT FOR HIGHLAND HEROES
Updated: 2009-11-26
A fair contingent from the club will head to Fife on Saturday evening for the Scottish Highland Games Association and Fife Highland Games Association annual presentation Dinner/Dance in the Gilvenbank Hotel. Glenrothes.
Many club runners excelled on the 'Tartan Tour' this summer and will pick up their rewards at the glittering occasion.
Darren Thomson showed consistency all season, and the Bathgate sprinter was rewarded in winning both the SHGA & FHGA points leagues in events up to 400 metres.
Lauren Arbuckle also turned out week in week out and was regularly amongst the prize money in the Youth events, the Addiewell 13 year old carried on what has become a club tradition in the SHGA points league for Youth's in races over 400 metres.
Lauren's triumph is the 4th time in the last five season's this award has been won by club members, with Sarah, Mhairi and Robert Inglis having won it in 2005/6/7 respectively.
At an SHGA meeting in October Lauren was also voted by the general council as the Female Athlete of the Year. This award is no stranger to the club either with Sarah Inglis winning it in 2005.
Awards will also go to two club youngsters who competed on the Games circuit for the first time in 2009.
10 year old Iain Horsburgh from Winchburgh shared first place in the FHGA points league for Youth's in races over 400 metres, while another 10 year old Hannah Stewart from Blackburn took third place in aforementioned SHGA league behind Lauren.
Both Iain and Hannah look fine prospect's for the future,Hannah is following in the footsteps of her big sisters Ashley and Sarah and grandfather John who have all won awards at this event in the past.
It look's sure to be a good night, it was last year[ what i can remember of it!!]pay back time for all you lot i have been bummimg up in the papers all year ha ha.
Shane Fenton
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LOW KEY END TO MONTH
Updated: 2009-11-26
The last weekend of the month looks like being a quiet one for many with relatively few races taking place locally. Or is it just the calm before the storm with the club hosting the East District xc Champioships at Dechmont Law on Saturday week[5th].
There again most are probably still scraping the mud from their gear from last week!
On Saturday the Hugh Wilson 10k Memorial Road Race takes place from the John Wright Sports Club, East Kilbride, with the starter setting the runners on their way at 2pm.
The weekly Edinburgh and Glasgow 5k parkruns head off at 9.30am from their usual starts at Pollok Park and Cramond/Silverknowes waterfront respectively.
Further South the second event in the McCain's UK Cross Challenge series is scheduled for Sefton Park, Liverpool, the meeting also incorporates the European trials .
A number of Scot's are declared to contest the various age-groups.
For hill runner's, on Sunday the Beinn Lora Hill Race 5k/340m gets underway in Oban at 11am.
Shane Fenton
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TRACK PB'S 2009[FEMALE].
Updated: 2009-11-25
2009 - Women - All Ages
800 Metres
1 2:15.10 Sarah Inglis U20 1 Grangemouth 24 May 2009
2 2:30.83 Lana Turnbull U17 3 rB Liverpool 26 Apr 2009
3 3:02.56 i Lauren Arbuckle U13 6 Glasgow 18 Jan 2009
1500 Metres
1 4:24.21 Sarah Inglis U20 3 Grangemouth 9 Aug 2009
3000 Metres
1 9:26.02 Sarah Inglis U20 1 London (CP) 25 Jul 2009
10000 Metres
1 36:00.35 mx Sarah Inglis U20 2 Grangemouth 26 Aug 2009
1500 Metres Steeplechase
1 5:19.07 Sarah Inglis U20 1 Grangemouth 24 May 2009
2 5:46.21 Lana Turnbull U17 1 Carmarthen 1 Aug 2009
3 5:52.99 Rachael McIlwraith U17 6 Manchester (SC) 14 Jun 2009
400 Metres Hurdles
1 76.12 Rachael McIlwraith U17 4 rB Liverpool 26 Apr 2009
Shane Fenton
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TRACK PB'S 2009[MALE]
Updated: 2009-11-25
2009 - Men - All Ages
200 Metres
1 24.1 Craig McDowall U20 2 Livingston 22 Aug 2009
400 Metres
1 51.7 Craig McDowall U20 1 Livingston 22 Aug 2009
52.06 McDowall U20 1 Grangemouth 28 Jun 2009
800 Metres
1 1:56.50 Craig McDowall U20 6 rG Cardiff 15 Aug 2009
1500 Metres
3000 Metres
1 9:06.90 Robert Inglis U20 3 Manchester (SC) 14 Jun 2009
5000 Metres
1 16:08.21 Robert Inglis U20 11 Dunfermline 20 Jun 2009
Marathon
1 2:53:49 Scott Balfour V60 65 Edinburgh 31 May 2009
2000 Metres Steeplechase
Long Jump
1 4.63 Craig McDowall U20 2 Livingston 22 Aug 2009
Javelin
1 14.24 Craig McDowall U20 3 Livingston 22 Aug 2009
Shane Fenton
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East District League Cross Country - Photos
Updated: 2009-11-24
While waiting for Shanes report, here are some photos for you to enjoy. There is no truth in the rumour that Alice was made to get the bus back home.
UPDATE - See the link below for even more photos just in from Colin Partridge.
Photos by Mark Anderson
Photos by Colin Partridge
Matt Richardson
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MUD GLORIOUS MUD AT DUNFERMLINE
Updated: 2009-11-23
An excellent turnout of 27 Lothian Running Club members braved the horrendous underfoot conditions at the second meeting of the East District Cross Country League at Dunfermline on Sunday[22nd Nov.]
The monsoon conditions in the days leading up to the event resulted in the course at the rear of the Queen Anne High School resembling a mud strewn quagmire.
The Lothian club's top performers on the day were the under-11 girls who finished second overall, an excellent effort over the one mile course from the youngsters in difficult conditions.
The mud-splattered trio were A Lickley 7th,[8 minutes 04 seconds], H Shanley 10th [6:24] and H Stewart 12th [8:33].
In the Senior/Junior Mens Race there was a fine representation of 10 club members among the 182 who completed the 8.6km course.
First back in 26th place was B Hartman while in the Senior /Junior Womens race over a 6km course first home was L Murray in 26th.
Lothian Club results.
UNDER-11 GIRLS: 7th A Lickley 8:04, 10th H Shanley 8:24, 12th H Stewart 8:33.
29 Finished.
UNDER-11 BOYS;16th I Horsburgh 7:27, 27th A Lickley 8:08.
37 Finished.
UNDER-13 GIRLS:22nd A McCulloch 15:27, 23rd A Horsburgh 15:37,31st B Nelson 17;25.
36 Finished.
UNDER-13 BOYS: 25th D Kuwall 14:44, 31st S Jones 15:23.
38 Finished.
UNDER-15 BOYS: 29TH C Anderson 22:29. 35 Finished.
UNDER-17 GIRLS:3rd L Turnbull 19:13.
40 Finished.
UNDER-17 BOYS:[6KM]18th D Ewing 19:13.
24 Finished.
SENIOR/JUNIOR WOMEN:[6km] 29TH L Murray 27:22, 36th S Jones 28:10, 54th J Horsburgh 29:28, 64th L Eades 31:28.
75 Finished.
SENIOR/JUNIOR MEN:[8.6KM] 26TH B Hartman 32:52, 33rd B Turner 33.21, 58th A Robertson 35:23, 69th C Eades 36:02, 70th C Partridge 36:04, 105th S Nelson 38:23, 116th M Richardson 39:12, 121st A McIntosh 39.27, 141st C Rumbles 41:44, 177th C Banham 50:17.
182 Finished.
Shane Fenton
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ANOTHER PARKRUN PB FOR TURNER
Updated: 2009-11-21
Brian Turner recorded a course PB for the second successive week at Saturday's [21st Nov] Edinburgh 5k parkrun.
Turner failed to follow up the previous weeks victory, but in finishing in third place he burst through the 16 minutes mark with new figures of 15 minutes 53 seconds, 16 seconds quicker than his winning run.
V55-59 veteran Ted Finch also set a new PB, he finished 123rd overall and 12th in his category in a time of 23 minutes 44 seconds which was an amazing 47 seconds faster than he had ran seven days before.
David and Carol Mabon made their parkrun debuts, also in the 55-59 age group, David came home in 49th overall and fourth MV 55-59 in 19:57 with Carol 147th and 6th FV 55-59 in 25:44.
213 runners completedthe course this week.
SATURDAY'S GLASGOW PARKRUN WAS CANCELLED DUE TO PARTS OF THE COURSE BEING WATERLOGGED.
Shane Fenton
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No coached session at Dechmont on Sunday
Updated: 2009-11-21
Given the cross country and the announcement on Friday that the session was not going ahead (not my doing!), there will be no coached session at Dechmont Law this Sunday.
Matt Richardson
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QUAGMIRE AWAITS RUNNERS IN FIFE
Updated: 2009-11-19
10 month's ago Queen Anne High School in Dunfermline staged the third and final match of the 2008/09 East District Cross Country League.
On that day the quagmire which was the Fife course saw 22 club athletes encounter the appalling conditions of wind rain and ankle deep mud.
With rain battering down in Fife as i write this and with a mixture of sunshine and showers forecast, this Sunday's East District League meeting at the same venue is likely to see runners experience similar if not worse conditions than earlier in the year.
This is the second meeting of the 2009/10 series, and following round one in Stirling the club are well placed in a number of the various categories.
The Senior/Junior Women are in fifth place with the Senior/Junior Men in sixth. The under-11 girls are also sixth with the Master's Men in a lofty second place in the current standings.
Sunday's action gets underway at 1pm.
Shane Fenton
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SUS XC CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Updated: 2009-11-19
This Saturday in the North of Scotland students from all over the country will assemble in Inverness for the Scottish University Sports Annual Cross Country Championships.
The event, held at Fairway's Leisure will be incorporated within the North of Scotland Cross Country Championships.
The course which is based around a golf course sees the Women run 2 laps approx 6.4km and the Men three laps approx 10km.
Shane Fenton
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Borders xc series underway!
Updated: 2009-11-18
Adding a news report of the first round action at Norham xc on my debut here - So no slating!
So on sunday morning I went down to Norham with a friend to take part in the first race of six rounds at the borders xc series only a day later of being caked in mud at the terrible Braids. I got a friendly surprise when i saw Brian Turner warming up for the race, so i was happy for another face to be there but also slightly nervous to be stepping up to the line with his recent form. Well done on your Parkrun win Brian!
Off we went along the 4mile course, Brian very comfortably with me behind him, working up and down the fields and over two fences and four stream crossings i was loving it!
Splendid race - i reccomend it the rest of you inspiring,mud-lovers wanting a bit more than dunfermline or even just wanting a new (little) challenge!
So on the back of Brian's marvellous win the day before he produced another sublime performance to come home in 3rd after picking off the runners throughout to finish in 24m 12. Myself on the other hand consolidated my position from the start and caught some in the last 100m to claim 14th in 25m 32. It was yet another mud splattered sensation but i wouldn't change it.
Can i make it a hat-trick at Dunfermline?
Lauder is round 2 on the November 29th if anyone is interested check the link or email me.
3 for a team and a junior race starting at 11.30am. Seniors at 12noon.
Thanks Ally
Search: www.bordersxc.info/
Email: allyr181291@hotmail.com
Alastair Robertson
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AGM
Updated: 2009-11-17
Message from Saran:
Hi All
Just a reminder that it is the club AGM tomorrow (WED) 18th Nov.
Meeting starts at 7pm in Inveralmond High School.
Please bring snacks or drink to share. E.g:- one packet of jaffa cakes, 1 bottle of lemonade, fruit, crisps, sandwiches etc Tea & coffee will be available.
Training will be held at Howden park hills - meet there at 6pm
Hope to see you there.
Saran Jones
Matt Richardson
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SLIPPERY CONDITIONS AT BRAIDS XC EVENT
Updated: 2009-11-16
The club were represented in both the Men's and Women's events at the annual Edinburgh University Hare & Hounds Cross Country Races at Braids Hill on Saturday [14th Nov].
On a very muddy six mile course Andy Kitchin led home a quartet of Lothian athletes in 61st place overall and 2nd MV in a time of 38 minutes 43 seconds.
Following him over the finish line were 68th and 14th Junior Alistair Robertson 39:07, 90th and 8th MV Colin Eades 40:28 and Ian Hall 219th 55:55. A total of 223 completed the Men's race.
Only two Lothian ladies braved the tricky underfoot conditions in the Women's three mile race.
Kate Kitchen was 57th in 23 minutes 28 seconds with Jennifer Laing 108th in 26:37. 113 completed.
Shane Fenton
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DOUBLE SUCCESS AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2009-11-14
There was double success for club athletes at Saturday's [14th Nov.] Edinburgh parkrun.
Brian Turner led home 150 runners to be the overall winner of the 5k race along the Edinburgh waterfront, Turner clocked an impressive 16 minutes 09 seconds which was 18 seconds quicker than his previous weeks run when he finished in fifth place.
Also setting a new PB for the course was Harry Mulholland who finished in 17th place in 19:00 which was 6 seconds faster than his previous best.
Chris Rumbles running the Edinburgh race for the first time was 22nd overall and first junior in a time of 19:25.
Making up the handful of runners representing the club were John Malcolm in 33rd 20:41 and Ted Finch who was in the VM 55-59 category in 91st 24:36.
Shane Fenton
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IN THE COURIER
Updated: 2009-11-13
A report on how the club runners performed at the Tinto Hill Race and Fun Run as well as the Edinburgh parkrun feature in this weeks West Lothian Courier.[Now on sale.]
Shane Fenton
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN
Updated: 2009-11-13
REVIEW:AS REPORTED IN EDINBURGH SPOTLIGHT.
Parkrun Edinburgh is a weekly free 5km running event organised by volunteers for runners of all abilities. Parkrun was founded by Paul Sinton-Hewitt in England in 2004 and now it has weekly runs all over the country.
Glasgow has been having parkruns for almost a year now and many Edinburgh people travelled through to take part. There was a demand for the race to be run in the East and the four people who got together to start the Edinburgh Parkrun are Gary, Mark, Mitch and Alia. They spent a lot of their free time finding a suitable venue for Edinburgh, working closely with the council. News of the Edinburgh event spread purely by word of mouth and Edinburgh Parkrun has been popular since its start 4 weeks ago.
The event starts at 9.30am sharp every Saturday, starting on the Cramond to Silverknowes promenade near the Cramond end. The number of runners taking part each week is around 200. All abilities and ages are welcome, even those who wish to run with their pushchairs or dogs !
Parkrun Edinburgh, pre run warm up and chat
Runners congregate, warm up together and catch a quick chat, making this a very sociable event. One of the organisers briefs runners who have not taken part before, explaining that it is a public path still and to make sure they collect their finishing token so that their time can be registered properly.
Warm Up
Briefing by Mitch
Everybody is then invited to join the starting line and given a 30 second countdown before the race begins. A lot of members of Edinburgh running clubs attend Parkrun and they can be found at the front of the pack, followed by people of all ages and speed behind them.
And they're off !
Whilst the particpants ran off towards Silverknowes and Gypsy Brae, I managed to speak to a few volunteers who are vital to the running of this event. Volunteers are a real mixture of runners, wives and husbands of those taking part and others who just want to help.
Helpful Volunteers
Lucy, 11 (pictured) chose to volunteer this week as she was unable to run through injury. She was positively beaming and happy to be there but looking forward to getting back to taking part.
Edinburgh Parkrun needs a minimum of 10-12 stewards weekly to ensure the event runs smoothly.
As the runners cross the line, one of the organisers uses a special piece of equipment to register the times. Other stewards then hand a numbered token (in the order that they finished ) to the runner that they can take to the timing station. Here they are given their time and it’s registered on the computer.
Running to the finish line
Afterwards, people socialise at the nearby cafe at Cramond Harbour and pass on training tips and hints.
The first person through the finishing line this week was Neil Renault of City of Edinburgh Athletic Club with a very respectable time of 15 minutes 11 secs. Renault says his best for the course is 14:59 but had just recently run two other 5km races.
I am sure it won’t be long before some runners from the Edinburgh branch are standing on podiums collecting medals. Ruaridh Miller, 14, ran the 5km in a very respectable 17 minutes and 18 seconds ! Definitely a name to watch out for in the future.
Neil Renault, Nov 7th first place
Edinburgh Spotlight highly recommends getting involved with this wonderful FREE community event. There’s a wonderful friendly atmosphere on the course and lots of encouragement for those just perhaps taking up running. No egos anywhere to be seen.
You must register by 6pm the Friday night before you intend to run.
Suitable for disabled ? Yes, they allow people to walk the course, use wheelchairs etc. If you wish to race in an adapted racing wheelchair, please contact the organisers prior to entry to accommodate any needs you may have.
Shane Fenton
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WEEKEND PREVIEW
Updated: 2009-11-12
The highlight on another relatively quiet weekend should be the Edinburgh University Hare & Hounds Braids Hills Cross Country Races on Saturday.
The undulating course which is situated between Kings Buildings and the Pentlands sees the Women run one lap[3 miles] and the men two laps [six miles]. Last year the club had three runners in each race.
The Women's race gets underway at 2pm with the Men heading off at 2.30pm.
Further South on Saturday the opening meeting in the 2009/2010 McKain UK Cross Challenge Series kick's off at the Riverside Bowl, Gateshead.
The usual Edinburgh and Glasgow 5k parkruns take place on Saturday from 9.30am, these races are free to enter but you must declare to run the day before.
It is also the Scottish Secondary School Road Relay Championship's on Saturday from Grangemouth.
Saturday's Glen Clova Half Marathon has attracted a record field of 600 runners.
The Forfar Roadrunners promotion reached the race limit some weeks ago.
Shane Fenton
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Tinto Junior Run
Updated: 2009-11-10
The Junior Race Results have now been published. Conor Anderson was our sole representative finishing the tough course in 24:59, in 7th place (3rd U14).
Full Results
Matt Richardson
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Stranraer 10K
Updated: 2009-11-10
Carol Mabon emailed me to let me know that she and Dave ran in the Stranraer 10K on Saturday. Dave was 32nd in the race and completed it in 43:01. Carol was 153rd and completed it in 56:45. 203 runners completed. She tells me that it was a challenging course but really enjoyable.
Full Results
Matt Richardson
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Tinto - The main event
Updated: 2009-11-09
The results to the senior run (but not the junior run) are out. Lothian finishers were as follows:
39th - Colin Meek - 38:18,
126th - Alistair Robertson - 44:37,
128th - John Malcolm - 44:43,
153th - Jocelyn Moar - 45:47,
155th - Mark Anderson - 45:58,
212th - Jim Alexander - 49:28.
Colin did well as usual while Alistair was slowed up a bit after a nasty fall (nothing to do with his recent dietary habits). Both Jocelyn and Mark enjoyed their first hill run, Mark so overwhelmed by the experience that he managed to make the schoolboy error of losing a place in the post-finish line. No reports of anyone using Tosh's sauna after the race this year.
There's now lots of photos on the Scottish Hill Runners site - follow the link below.
Full results
Photos
Matt Richardson
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GOOD PARKRUN DEBUTS FOR CLUB TRIO
Updated: 2009-11-08
The club trio of Brian Turner, Christine Milne and Marsie Ewing all made creditable debuts at the Edinburgh[7th Nov] 5k parkrun.
Brian became a member of the elite sub-17 club by finishing in 5th place in the good time of 16 minutes 27 seconds in this the 4th race in the weekly series.
Christine, running in the VW 35-40 category finished 44th overall, but more importantly 3rd female overall, completing the course along the Edinburgh waterfront in 20 minutes 52 seconds.
Marsie also ran well to finish in second place in the WV 50-54 group in a time of 22 minutes 23 seconds, which placed her 82nd overall and 11th female.
In all 199 runners finished.
Shane Fenton
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Tinto Races
Updated: 2009-11-07
I only have the results to the Fun Run, so reports on the Junior and Senior races will follow later. All I can say at this time is that we were well represented in the record-breaking 295-strong senior field, with a rare appearance from the Mystery-Man Meek, as well as long distance men, John Malcolm, Jim Alexander, first time on the hills Mark Anderson, and young Al Robertson, as well as a young lady in the club vest who I have to confess I didn't recognise.
Conor Anderson was our sole representative in the tough junior run and boy did he look like he had enjoyed it at the finish (harder than Dunfermline was his verdict).
In the Fun Run Alice Horsburgh took over a minute from last years time to finish second behind Robyn Connolly of Victoria Park. Eoin Richardson proved that the next Richardson generation holds much more promise than this one and ran his heart out, finishing 6th equal in a sprint battle with Lewis Lawrence that even the inconvenience of the finish line couldn't stop.
Well done both to runners and to Martin and Edel for their organisation as well as Ian Forrest for taking photos, including ones of me breathlessly trailing in the wake of the fun runners.
Results to the Fun Run and a very few photos of competitors from all three races are below. Results to the other races will follow once they are out.
Photos
Fun Run Results
Matt Richardson
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Herbie 'CLIMBS' to 3rd.
Updated: 2009-11-06
Following the final counting event in the Scottish Hill Running Championships, the club's Herbie McLean has finished in third place in the overall over 60's category.
His performances over the season also placed him 9th in the over 50's and 20th in the over 40's.
Shane Fenton
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TINTO TOPS THE BILL ON A QUIETER WEEKEND
Updated: 2009-11-05
A quieter weekend is in prospect with fewer events taking place than in recent weeks.
The main focus for club runners is likely to be the Tinto Hill Races on Saturday.
The Senior Race sets off at 2pm followed 5 minutes later by the Junior Race and Tiptoe Fun Run.
And the good news, early forecasts indicate the weather for Saturday is expected to be fine.
Also on Saturday Glasgow University stage their annual 5 mile Road Race which gets underway from Garscube Sports Complex at 2pm.
The weekly Glasgow & Edinburgh parkruns set off from their usual staring points at 9.30am.
You MUST register in advance if you want to run these races.
Further South the Stranraer 10k comes under orders from the town's Academy at 12 noon.
If it's a cross country you are looking for, the Kilmarnock H & AC hold their Open Races on Sunday at the St Joseph's Academy, with the first race off at 1pm.
Shane Fenton
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UK CROSS CHALLENGE DATES
Updated: 2009-11-04
. McCain UK Cross Challenge 2009/10
The UK Cross Challenge provides high-class competition for all age groups - Seniors, Under 20s, Under 17s, Under 15s and Under 13s - during the winter.
The McCain UK Cross Challenge 2009-2010 fixtures.
GATESHEAD
Location: Gateshead International Stadium, Riverside Bowl, Gateshead Date: Saturday 14 November 2009.
LIVERPOOL
Location: Sefton Park, Liverpool Date: Saturday 28 November 2009.
CARDIFF
Location: Blackweir Fields, Cardiff Date: Sunday 17 January 2010.
Other details: Incorporating Schools Invitation Races & Inter Area Match
ANTRIM
Location: Green Mount College, Antrim Date: Saturday 23 January 2010
Other details: Incorporating Antrim International Cross Country an IAAF permitted Meeting.
BIRMINGHAM
Location: TBC, Birmingham Date: Saturday 13 March 2010
Other details: Incorporating the IAAF World Cross Country Trials.
Shane Fenton
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UNI BRONZE FOR MHAIRI
Updated: 2009-11-03
Lothian Running Club's Mhairi Inglis helped her Glasgow Caledonian University team to a third place at the Scottish University's Road Relay Championships at Baillieston on Saturday.
First year student Mhairi ran the second leg for the team of three and completed the 5 mile course in 32 minutes 06 seconds.
The Uni's championship which is incorporated into the annual Allan Scally Road Relay saw the Lothian athletes' team finish sixth overall but third in the Uni championship behind the teams from University of Glasgow Hare and Hounds and Edinburgh University Hare and Hounds.
Mhairi ran the 17th fastest leg of the more than 50 runners who took part from the 17 teams.
Shane Fenton
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TOUGH GOING AT GOREBRIDGE
Updated: 2009-11-02
Not many club members braved the incessant rain on Sunday to splash their way around Gore Glen Park for the annual Lasswade AC Open Cross Country Races.
Those who did probably deserve a medal just for turning up.
Four completed the six miles of the Senior Men's race with first home in 9th place Brian Turner in 39 minutes 39 seconds, he was followed over the waterlogged finish line by Colin Meek in 14th place 41:30, Paul Craig 27th 45:58 and Alan McIntosh a couple of places behind in 29th 46:22.
This meant the Lothian RC men's team finished in 4th place.
Jill Horsburgh was the only lady member who decided to give it a go and she got round the 3.8 miles mudbath in 32 minutes 46 seconds which placed her 16th of the 27 hardy souls who completed the course.
Jill's offsprings Iain and Alice along with Lauren Arbuckle contested the Junior races.
In the Boys under-11 one mile race Iain finished 12th out of 29 finishers in 6 minutes 38 seconds.
Alice and Lauren contested the Girls under-13 two miles event with the latter coming home in 10th in 16 minutes 17 seconds with Alice not far behind in 18th 17:16. 28 completed.
Shane Fenton
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Scottish O League, Beecraigs
Updated: 2009-11-02
Eoin and I skipped Sunday training and braved the rain to take part in SOL7 at Beecraigs. We registered for the white course (the easiest that doesn't have a string to follow - 2.15km with 12 controls by the side of good paths).
Beecraigs is an area I am hugely familiar with, so navigation was not an issue to me as I 'shadowed' Eoin round, and so in spite of attempts to show Eoin how to read the map and a quick toilet break for Eoin at control 7 (the top of Guthries path), Eoin completed in 22:34, the fastest time of the day up to that point. His spirits undampened by the deluge (or perhaps it was the prospect of sweets), he then completed the String course, putting in another record time.
It was only afterwards, on noting that he was fastest in the white course for the entire day, did I begin to feel that something was amiss. We train them to be fast here at Lothian, but sadly not to read maps (and after all, he is still only five) - had I given too much assistance? A scan of the SOL rules reveals that parents must declare if 'assisting' rather than shadowing - oops - an email of confession has been sent to Tinto Orienteers!
A number of other Lothian club members also ran, all for Interlopers - we appear to have so many common members that they might be described as our orienteering alter egos. Included are David Godfree and Graeme Ackland who were 2nd and 5th in the (hardest?) Black course, Robin Galloway, 5th in the Brown course, Rob Bloor, 5th in the Brown course and Jane Ackland, 5th in the short Blue course.
In terms of Juniors, Chris Galloway who was so close to winning the U14 in the Junior Home Hill Running Internationals a couple of months ago, won the 3.325km Light Green course (he will have done his own map reading!). Chris had ran in an event the previous night, coming third (running round Beecraigs at night sounds like a spooky way to spend halloween to me). Younger brother Matthew Galloway came second in the slightly shorter Orange course while even younger Samuel Galloway (second in the recent Menstrie Mystery hill run) was third in the yellow category. Well done to everyone!
I'd be interested in any opinions of any of our orienteers on my poor form, if they want to post them on the forum. I can only protest inexperience as a defence.
Results
Interlopers OC
Matt Richardson
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IN THE PAPER
Updated: 2009-10-30
If you ran at the National Road Relay's at Cumbernauld last week your name is in the paper.
A full report from the event features is in this weeks West Lothian Courier[On sale now] with every Lothian RC member who ran getting a mention.
Shane Fenton
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Alternative Halloween Weekend
Updated: 2009-10-29
Or if you fancy something altogether different and closer to home, why not head for Beecraigs on Sunday morning for a spot of running with a map in your hand. Details below
Something different
Matt Richardson
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BUSY HALLOWEEN WEEKEND IN PROSPECT
Updated: 2009-10-29
Halloween weekend looks like being a busy one for athletes with a number of cross country and road races taking place all over Scotland.
However if you are in a swither as whether to run on Saturday or Sunday then i would choose the former with early weather forecasts hinting at gale force winds and torrential rain for the Sabbath.
Sataurday sees the annual running of the Allan Scally Road Relay which also incorporates the Scottish University Road Race Championships.
The event which is run in memory of the great Powderhall champion gets underway from Bannerman HS, Baillieston at 2pm.
Before that on Saturday morning the 5k parkruns in both Edinburgh and Glasgow set off at 9.30am.
On Sunday, the weekends cross country event takes place at Gorebridge with the annual running of the Lasswade AAC Open Cross Country Races at 12.30pm.
On the road the Strathaven 10k race sets off from Whitelee Forest at 11.30 am, further North the Dundee Road Runners stage the 10 mile Templeton Woods Race.
Sunday also sees the Lochaber Half Marathon which comes under orders from An Aird, Fort William at 12 noon.
Wherever you go, enjoy.
Shane Fenton
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Jedburgh
Updated: 2009-10-29
Jedburgh hosted a 10k and a half marathon event last weekend. Dave and Carol Mabon represented the club in the 10K, finishing in 44:06 (44th) and 56:08 (155th) respectively.
In the half marathon, Mike Lieberman completed the 13.1 miles in 1:35:42 (77th), while David Bathgate clocked 1:40:03 (110th). Well done to all.
Matt Richardson
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ROAD RELAYS ROUTE CHANGES
Updated: 2009-10-27
After 40 years of running on the same course at the original 1969 race, Shettleston Harriers have been forced to change their route for the 2009 Allan Scally Road Relays this Saturday October 31st.
Full details on Scottish Athletics website.
Shane Fenton
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NATIONAL XC RELAYS[CUMBERNAULD 2009]
Updated: 2009-10-25
The club fielded a fine turnout of eight teams at the Scottish Athletics National Relay Championships at Cumbernauld on Saturday.
Three in each of the Senior Men's and Women's races and two in the Junior Females category.
The highest finishers were the Women's 'A' team, running the first leg Louise Crilly got round in 18 minutes 44 seconds to hand over to second leg runner Mhairi Inglis in 39th place,
Mhairi ran a fine 17:09 and managed to overhaul 19 rivals and hand over to Edel Mooney to run the anchor leg in 20th place, Edel proceeded to run the 8th fastest leg of the day 15:44 to haul the team up to a commendable finishing place of 14th.
The women's 'B'trio of Lynne Murray 17:41, Jill Horsburgh 19:53 and Saran Jones 19:33 finished in 32nd spot with the 'C' team who were reresented by Jocelyn Moar 18:03, Lorna Eades 21:31 and Rosemary Ewing 20:26 in 44th, 63 teams took part with victory going to Central AC.
There was huge entry of 100 teams in the Senior Mens race with the Lothian 'A' team highest placed in 23rd, Robert Inglis led off with a 14:10 leg followed by Brian Turner 14:44, Graeme Ackland 16:18 and Alistair Robertson 15:06.
The 'B' team of Joe Robertson 17:23, Chris Rumbles 17:21, David Eades 16:45 and Ian Hall 32:03 were 90th with four places further back the 'C' foursome of Alan McIntosh 16:52, Kenton Jones 19:17, Scott Nelson 15:23 and Mark Kassyk 26:03.
Race winners were Shettleston AC.
Bethany Nelson led off the 'A' team in the Young Females event and got round in 13:09 she handed over to Lauren Arbuckle who ran a leg of 12:44, the anchor leg was run by Lana Turnbull who came home in a fine 11:16 for a team finishing place of 37th.
The 'B' team of Alice Horsburgh 13:27, Nicole Kellock 13:15 and Lara Steel 12:58 finished 56th.
61 teams contested this race which was won by Edinburgh AC.
Shane Fenton
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Aviemore Half Marathon
Updated: 2009-10-25
It was a weekend ago now but thought I'd highlight David Berrill, fresh from his recent sub-40 10k in Pitlochry, finished the Aviemore Half Marathon in a new PB of 1h29m23s (59th place), continuing his recent good form.
Mary Little also represented the club and finished in 2h05m32s (722nd place).
1000 runners (exactly) completed the race.
John Malcolm
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CLUB DUO WELL UP AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2009-10-25
Harry Mulholland and John Malcolm both had good runs at the 2nd of the weekly Edinburgh 5k parkruns.
Harry covered the course in 19 miutes 08 seconds to finish in 13th place, John wasn't far behind in 21st with his time of 19 minutes 53 seconds being 12 seconds faster than he had run at the inaugural race the previous week.
129 runners took part.
Shane Fenton
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NATIONAL RELAYS
Updated: 2009-10-24
The National Relays saw the Ladies 'A' team finish in 14th place with Edel running the 8th fastest leg.
The ladies ' B' team came home in 32nd position with the ' C ' team 44th.
The Men's 'A' team finished 22nd, the 'B' team 90th and the 'C' team 94th.
The Young Females team completed in 37th place.
[Report to follow].
Shane Fenton
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NATIONAL RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Updated: 2009-10-22
Club's from all over the country will converge on Cumbernauld this Saturday for the annual Scottish Athletics National Cross Country Relay Championships at Cumbernauld Park.
There will be four races, Young Females [3 X 2500 metres.], Young Males [3 X 2500 metres], Junior/Senior Women [3 X 4000 metres] and Junior/ Senior Men [4 X 4000 metres].
The event also incorporates the Masters Relays.
There promises to be a good turn out from the Lothian Club with 41 runners already pencilled in at the early declaration stage.
20 in the Junior/Senior Mem, 15 in the Junior/Senior Women and half a dozen in the Young Female category.
Unfortunately, unlike the previous two weekends when conditions were top notch for xc running, if early forecasts are correct, competitors are set to endure adverse weather on Saturday with rain and strong brisk winds set to hit Scotland.
* Note that there are roadworks on the A80 approaching Cumbernauld from the North and South, so please allow extra time for your journey.
Shane Fenton
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NEW YEAR ATHLETICS GALA.
Updated: 2009-10-21
NEW YEAR SPRINT & ATHLETICS GALA 2009, 28th and 29th DECEMBER.
MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE.
Over £10,000 in prize-money, featuring the 110 metres New Year Sprint Powderhall Handicap.
Other events, Open 90 metres and 1600 metres Handicaps.
100 metres Backmarkers Invitation Handicap.
Open Veterans 90 metres Handicap.
Youth's 90 metres and 800 metres Handicaps.
UNDER SHGA & SCOTTISH ATHLETICS RULES.
Athletes are reminded that this years event will take place on Monday 28th December and Tuesday 29th December. Entries close on 1st November, anyone wishing to enter should contact Frank Hanlon (Promoter)
Frank Hanlon
141 Cameron Crescent
Bonnyrigg
Midlothian
EH19 2PH
Telephone & Fax 0131 663 6472
Entry Form can also be downloaded from Website www.newyearsprint.com
Shane Fenton
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EAST DISTRICT LEAGUE [STIRLING UNI].
Updated: 2009-10-20
Conditions were ideal below glorious autumnal skies for the first match in the East District Cross Country League at Stirling University on Saturday [17th Oct].
A total of 26 club members contested the various categories.
The club were successful in the combined Senior/Junior under-20 women's race.
Mhairi Inglis, who has recently returned to action after injury finished 8th overall out of the 75 finishers but more importantly first Junior under-20.
Mhairi covered the 6k course in 23 minures 15 seconds.
Other Lothian placings in this race were, 19th J Moar[[23:15], 37th J Horsburgh[24:42], 39th S Jones[27:44] and 66th C Shanley[29:52].
After the first match the Lothian ladies sit in 5th place in the league standings.
In the Senior Men's race an excellent turnout of eleven Lothian runners were among the 197 who completed the 9k course.
First back in 21st place overall and 5th Junior under-20 was Robert Inglis in a time of [29:54].
Following Robert home was, 27th B Harman[29:54],37th R Milne[31:13],45th A Robertson[31:41],75th S Nelson[33:53], 76th D Unwin[33:59, 87th C Eades[34:29, 104th A McIntosh[35:33], 145th C Rumbles[37:28], 156th R Morris[38:46 and 170th J Alexander[40:51].
The Lothian mens team sit in sixth place in the league.
There was some good running in the lower age group categories , in the girls under-11 section over 1.6km, A Lickley came home in 4th[6:39] with H Shanley in 13th [7:35]. 25 ran.
In the boys equivalent I Horsburgh was 22nd [6:32] and A Lickley 24th[6.39]. 44 ran.
The girls under-13 trio also did well, Lauren Arbuckle got round the 2.5km course in [11:37] for 12th place with Bethany Nelson 24th [12:34] and Alice Horsburgh 29th[12:49]. 40 ran.
The sole club runner in the boys under-13s was S Jones who came home in 37th place [12:24] out of the 47 finishers.
In the combined under-15/under17 race over 3km L Turnbull was 16th overall and 6th under-17[12:16] with L Steel 42nd[14:03]. 50 ran.
[Hopefully some pics to follow].
The cross country season continues this Saturday with the Scottish Athletics Relay Championships at Cumbernauld.
Photos
Shane Fenton
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EAST DIST XC LEAGUE
Updated: 2009-10-18
The first of the three matches in the East District XC League took place at Stirling University on Saturday.
There was a good turnout of 26 runners from Lothian RC over the various age categories.
The Senior/Junior women's team currently lie in 5th place with the Senior/Junior Men in 6th.
The under 11 girls also ran well to place 6th.
[FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW].
Shane Fenton
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JOHN ON HIS OWN AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2009-10-18
John Malcolm was the club's sole representative at the first ever Edinburgh 5k parkrun.
John completed the course along the Cramond/Silverknowes waterfront in 20 minutes 05 seconds.
Despite being in opposition to the first East League XC meeting in Stirling and a number of other events, over 200 runners took part in a race which will now become a weekly occurrence.
Shane Fenton
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN [NEW WEEKLY EVENT]
Updated: 2009-10-15
Edinburgh parkrun - Weekly Free 5km Timed Run
Edinburgh parkrun is free but you must register in advance.
Edinburgh parkrun starts on 17th October at 9.30am
Launch Day programme - 17th October 2009 09:10am - Congregate around the mast adjacent to the Cramond Island causeway.
09:30am - The first Edinburgh Parkrun gets underway.
Enjoy a post event banana courtesy of Scotmid Co-operative.
Free launch day giveaways to all runners from Local Businesses.
What is Edinburgh parkrun?
It is a 5km run - it's you against the clock.
Every Saturday at 09:30
Where is it?
It's run on Edinburgh, Cramond/Silverknowes promenade.
How fast do I have to be?
Everyone runs for their own enjoyment. Go along along and join in whatever your pace!
Shane Fenton
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STIRLING TO HOST XC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Updated: 2009-10-14
The 2010 British University & College Sports [BUCS] Cross Country Championships will be held at the University of Stirling on Saturday 6th February 2010.
Stirling last hosted the event in 2006.
Shane Fenton
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XC RELAYS [FULL UPDATED REPORT]
Updated: 2009-10-13
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The 2009/2010 Cross Country season got underway at the weekend with the Scottish Athletics East District Relay Championships at the Meadowmill Sports Complex, Prestonpans.
Condition's both overhead and underfoot were ideal for running.
The Lothian Running Club were out in force and fielded six teams over the various categories.
The nearest the club came to a medal was in the Senior Female 3 X 4000 metres race.
Jocelyn Moar led off the opening leg and got round in 16 mins 52 secs to hand over to Scottish junior internationalist Sarah Inglis in 14th place, Inglis once again showed excellent form and was soon picking off her rivals.
Sarah's time of 14 mins 10 secs was the fastest leg time by a female on the day and she passed over to anchor leg runner Edel Mooney in 4th place.
Irish internationalist Mooney would have to claw back a 43 second deficit if she was to overhaul the 3rd place Fife AC runner and claim a bronze medal.
Despite a gallant effort, the sanctuary of the winning line came in time for the Fife athlete with a rapidly closing Edel only 21 seconds down in 14mins 46 secs in fourth place.
The ladies 'B' team of Louise Crilley[16:47], Jill Horsburgh[18:36] and Saran Jones
[18:11] finished in 14th place out of a total of 22 teams.
The winners were the 'A' team from Central AC.
The Senior Mens 4 X 4000 metres race saw 54 teams make the start line, including three from the Lothian Club.
The 'A' team of Robert Inglis[13:04],Ross Milne[13:17],Alistair Robertson[14:09] and Darren Thomson[14:39] placed 10th.
The 'B' squad of Scott Nelson[15:30],Alan McIntosh[15:43], Harry Mulholland[15:54] and Ian Hall[20;16] completed in 42nd, with the 'C' team who were represented by Kenton Jones[16;16], Darrin Unwin[15:13], Alec Agnew[17:25] and Colin Banham [18:55] five places further back in 47th.
Neal Drummond[25:33] ran a solo leg.
Victory, as in the women's race went to Central AC.
The club were represented in the Young Females 3 X 2500 metres race by under-13 duo Alice Horsburgh[12:45] and Lauren Arbuckle[11:55], the latter handed over to under-17 runner Lana Turnbull for the final leg, Lana produced a fine run of [10:30] to haul the team up to a creditable 10th place out of 23 teams. Under-13 Bethany Nelson[12:19] ran a solo leg.
Winners of this category were the team from Edinburgh AC.
The cross country season continues this Saturday with the first match in the East District League at Stirling University.
Shane Fenton
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East District Cross Country Relays
Updated: 2009-10-11
Shane sent me some photos of the relay, taken by Willie Lyall. These can be seen at the link below.
Photos
Matt Richardson
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Linlithgow Photos
Updated: 2009-10-10
Aine Bailey's dad took some pictures of the Fun Run, featuring the tremendous trio of Aine, Erin and Eilidh. He also took some pictures of 10K dud, yours truly and Eilidh's dad, Mark. Follow the link below to see these
Linlithgow photos
Matt Richardson
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EAST DIST. XC RELAY CH.
Updated: 2009-10-10
The club were well represented at the relay championships fielding six team's.
The young females trio finished in 10th place out of the 23 teams who contested the race.
In the senior female category the 'A' team just missed out on a top three finish coming home in 4th place,with the 'B' team in 14th out of a total of 22 teams.
In the senior men's race in which 54 teams set off, the 'A' team crossed the finish line in 10th position with the 'B' team 42nd and the 'C' team 47th.
[FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW]. Hopefully some pics as well.
Shane Fenton
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''MUD SWEAT AND TEARS''
Updated: 2009-10-08
The 2009/2010 Cross Country season gets underway this Saturday with the District Relay Championship's, between then and next spring when the season culminates with the National Championships in Falkirk, such events will take place almost every week all over the country and further afield.
Cross country is perhaps the most basic form of a running race. Races are held over all types of terrain but especially on natural surfaces such as grass, heathland or rough tracks.
The origins of the sport are lost in history although it is clear that men (and women) have enjoyed competitive running for centuries. The ability to run fast also leads to a natural advantage when hunting, escaping from predators and during combat. Messengers during wartime needed to run fast as well.
Like many of today's Highland Games events cross country running was one of the events that evolved from the activities of the mountain dwelling clans in their leisure time.
Forced to rely on their own amusements and sports, they would lean towards activities involving feats of strength, speed and agility suited to their outdoor life spent traversing the rocky mountainsides and crossing swift flowing burns.
In the wild and mountainous Highland countryside, where no roads existed and peat bogs, boulders and scree, or fast flowing burns were likely to slow down, cripple or down the most surefooted horse, by far the quickest means of communication was BY A MAN RUNNING ACROSS COUNTRY.
The first cross country races were held over relatively rough terrain compared with the modern events. Until comparatively recently the rules for cross country stipulated that the course had to include a section of ploughed field.
The aim was to make the course a proper test for the true cross country runner and less easy for the (generally) faster track runners. For this reason it was quite common for the best cross country runners to be also-rans on the track and for the track stars of the day to be left at the back of the field over the country.
Women first got involved in cross country in the 1870's in the form of ''Hare and Hounds'', the Hares would set off and leave a paper trail, the hounds would set off some 10 to 15 minutes later and the first to catch their respective Hare would be the winner.
Cross Country running was in fact an Olympic sport up until 1924 although it wasn't until the 1960's the I.A.A.F recognised it as a sport for women.
This is the time of the year many of you club athletes look forward to, here's to an autumn and winter of ''Mud Sweat and Tears''. ENJOY.
Shane Fenton
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LOCH NESS
Updated: 2009-10-05
A contingent of club runners were among a record entry at this years Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and River Ness 10k on Sunday.
Alan Robertson was the first Lothian runner to complete the picturesque marathon course in 3 hours 22 minutes 56 seconds, he was followed home by club mates Scott Nelson 3:59:23, Jim Alexander 4:06:48 and Alison McQuillen 4:51:22.
In the 10k event Peter West was the club's sole representative getting round in 40 minutes 19 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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Lothian ladies take team prize at Dunbar
Updated: 2009-10-04
East Lothian was bright but windy (in the extreme) on Saturday for the Dunbar 10 mile multi-terrain race. Saran had hated the race last year when conditions could merely be described as blustery, so I did wonder why she agreed to a late entry this year, given the fact that gales were forecast and did actually materialise. I guess it was the fact that with Marie Storrie pre-entered Saran had her eye on that team prize again. On the positive side conditions underfoot were good and much drier than last year.The race is great (in retrospect), taking in road, tracks, fields and a very exposed hillside. Of the trio Marie established an early lead and finished 3rd woman overall.Saran and I both ran slower times than last year but still managed to finish 5th and 6th women respectively and take 1st vet and 1st super-vet prizes. But almost better than the vouchers and the bottles of wine was the Asda pineapple lolly thoughtfully provided by ex-Lothian member and race marshall George Gilhooley. Can recommend those for trail race goody bags, Mags.
Jill Horsburgh
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[McANDREW ROAD RELAY] TEAM FINE FOURTH---SARAH FASTEST FEMALE.
Updated: 2009-10-04
In less than ideal conditions the club trio of Sarah Inglis, Lana Turnbull and Lynne Murray turned in a fine performance to finish in 4th place from a total of 27 teams at the 70th running of the McAndrew Road Relay Race at Jordanhill, Glasgow on Saturday 3rd October.
Sarah Inglis time of 18 minutes 11 seconds for the opening leg [3.25 miles] was the fastest on the day by a female.
Sarah handed over to fellow junior Lana Turnbull with a lead of around a minute, Lana who was overhauled by the eventual winners and runners up VP Glasgow and Springburn Harriers got round in a good 22 minutes 07 seconds.
Third leg runner for Lothian was veteran Lynne Murray who started in third place, Lynne also excelled with a fine run of 21 minutes 50 seconds [fourth quickest female vet].
She was however closed down in the latter stage of the race by Glasgow Uni Hare & Hounds who took third with the Lothian ladies a creditable fourth.
Shane Fenton
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BUSY HOLIDAY WEEKEND AHEAD
Updated: 2009-10-02
A busy holiday weekend is in prospect for athletes and fun run runners with events taking place the length and breadth of the country.
However anyone braving the roads and hills on Saturday will have gale force winds and squally showers to contend with if the forecasters are correct.
The McAndrew Road Relays take place at Jordanhill, Glasgow from 3pm while the Ben Venue Hill Race in the Trossachs sets off at 1pm.
Closer to home the British Energy Dunbar 10 mile multi terrain race comes under orders at 11am.
The big event on Sunday, when an improvement in the weather is expected, is the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon [10am] along with supporting events the River Ness 10k [11am] and River Ness Fun Run [10-15am. All events depart from the Queens Park Stadium, Inverness.
Also on Sunday there is the Atlantis Leisure Oban Half Marathon[12 noon] and the Strathcarron Hospice 10k and Fun Run at Denny [11am].
Over the Border in Cumbria the British and Irish Junior Home Hill International takes place at Sedburgh.
Shane Fenton
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Portobello Aquathlon 27-09-09
Updated: 2009-09-29
Amy and Andrew Lickley limbered up for the Linlithgow Fun Run with the Portobello Aquathlon - 150m swim in the pool and 1500m run on the promenade.
Racing 8-10 year olds from all over Scotland, Amy was 3rd of 14 girls in 8:58, and Andrew 5th of 8 boys, in 9:18.
Both kids lost ground slightly on the swim but held their own in the run.
Robin Lickley
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Lothian Juniors well represented at Linlithgow
Updated: 2009-09-29
Yes there was a 10K in Linlithgow this weekend, but our younger runners competed over (approximately) 1500m in the hotly contested Fun Run. First Lothian runner home was Iain Horsburgh in 14th place (7:05), followed by sister Alice (7:20, 24th), Bethany Nelson (7:39, 35th), Amy Lickley (7:47, 43rd), Andrew Lickley (7:48, 44th), Scott Nelson (8:30, 87th), Aine Bailey (9:25, 154th), Sophie Hollingsworth (9:30, 160th), Erin Taylor (9:55, 172nd) and Eilidh Anderson (11:30, 217th). I know Erin and Eilidh both beat last years times comfortably so clearly Friday nights in the 'sprint' group are paying off. Well done to everyone who took part.
One notable achievement in the senior race - Chris Beamish of Linlithgow, who many of you will know from recent Friday nights at Craigswood proved he has more fast-twitch fibres than brain cells by running two fixtures in one day. He completed the Dumfries half marathon on Sunday morning, finishing in 20th position in 1:24:46. Clearly he didn't save too much for the afternoon fixture, finishing a merely respectable 94th in 45:18!
Also a big shout to his club for once again coming up trumps with the t-shirts that people will actually use to run rather than do the painting in.
Fun Run results
Senior Results
Matt Richardson
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ANOTHER AWARD FOR LAUREN
Updated: 2009-09-28
A club athlete is set to pick up a prestigeous award later in the year.
Lauren Arbuckle has been rewarded for her consistency on this summer's Highland Games circuit.
The 12 year old was named at the weekend as the Scottish Highland Games Association's ''Female athlete of the Year''.
The Addiewell youngster was also the winner of the SHGA's season long points league for youth's in races over 800 metres.
Shane Fenton
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SUNDAY'S 10K ACTION
Updated: 2009-09-28
There was a large turn out of runners from the club at Sunday's Linlithgow 10k Race, first back in 22nd place was Alistair Robertson 39 mins 23 secs, followed home by, 33rd Scott Nelson 40.36, 36th Alan McIntosh 41.00, 44th Matt Richardson 41.55, 46th Alan Robertson 41.57, 50th Peter West 42.20, 69th David Mabon 43.59, 114th Jill Horsburgh 46.25, 145th Saran Jones 47.55, 223rd Jim Salvage 51.13, 237th Colin Banham 51.37, 276th Robin Lickley 51.14, 291st Mary Little 53.41, 320th Pauline Hughes 55.17, 335th Carol Mabon 56.27, 484th Grainne Kelly 75.56. 491 finished.
Elsewhere, David Berril finished 14th [38.47] in the Pitlochry 10k while in Fife, Peter Weeks came home 58th [42.51] in the East Neuk 10k at Anstruther.
Shane Fenton
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Scott Fraser wins the Two Breweries
Updated: 2009-09-28
Scott Fraser achieved a brilliant win at the Two Breweries hill race. Scott managed to do just enough to stay in front of Andy Symonds, finishing just 20 seconds ahead of him (2:47:30).
Robin Galloway took to the hills again managing an excellent 11th place (3:07:45). Tosh Brannan was 47th (3:50:28) while John Malcolm finished in 86th position (4:26:10). We were well represented!
106 finished.
Full Results
Photos
Matt Richardson
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Drummond vs Gebreselassie
Updated: 2009-09-23
Berlin 20/09/09
While there was plenty of action for the sprinters at the weekend, long distance fanciers shifted attention to Germany – 42.195Km of flat, if warm (24deg), conditions. Firstly, it has to be said, the handicapper killed off genuine competition by setting Haile off a good 16 minutes ahead of me, as opposed to about 2hr 15min behind, which would have ensured a proper contest. Opportunity for cheating – you might have skipped from 21Km to 37Km via a refreshing beer – was effectively nixed by split timing pads every 5Km. Long but well supported slog around the city – you cross The Wall four times – with a bit of a noodle near the end before the final turn into the last 1Km and a bit up the main drag.
“Under Den Linden, Tomasz?”
“Ja. Finishing straight, Neal.”
The most welcome words I had ever heard from a fellow runner. Through the Brandenburg gate, under the banner and it’s medal and story time. With typical teutonic efficiency, your finishing certificate with split times is on hand as you leave the finish area.
4:25:56, and most of me still hurts. Thanks to many fellow members for help, advice and encouragement.
Neal D.
Neal Drummond
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Stirling Effort
Updated: 2009-09-21
Thanks Shane - yes I finally achieved sub-40 on the flat and fast course that is Stirling. The race was chipped, so inspired by my 'from the back' Glasgow effort, and taking advice from the marshalls that the course was wide, I was last to cross the start line, more than a minute after the hooter went. I had to go at that point as small children were making for the start line to 'pretend' they were running the race. I could hear a few folk laughing as I finally set off.
Over the next six miles I overtook 684 people exactly, most in the first four miles. After that, with about 40 seconds in the bag (for sub 40), I began to run out of gas. While I wasn't going to trouble the Shettleston Eritreans (I did give them a head start), or Ross Milne for that matter (I was always going to be second Lothian runner), I held on for the elusive sub-40. Mission accomplished - now I can hang up my racing flats and dream of the hills. Well nearly - Linlithgow next week.
Full Results
Matt Richardson
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ROSS & MATT IN 10K ACTION
Updated: 2009-09-20
Ross Milne and Matt Richardson were the club's representatives at the Stirling 10k event on Sunday[20th Sept].
Ross was an excellent 13th in 32 minutes 10 seconds while Matt also turned in a fine performance to finish 155th in 39 minutes 45 seconds.[Race report from Matt to follow, hopefully].
A total of 839 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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Great North Run (Mini and Junior)
Updated: 2009-09-20
Andrew Lickley was FIRST home in the Great North Mini Run on Saturday morning in Newcastle, leading "Wave 1" all the way and cruising home in 5:08 over the "approx 1 mile" course, crossing the swing bridge and millenium bridge over the river Tyne.
In the Great North Junior Run, Amy Lickley (10), nursing a sore ankle, was 32= of 494 girls in the 9-11 category, crossing the line in 18:45, after her longest ever run ("approx 3 miles").
I'm not sure I'm confident about the advertised 1 mile and 3 mile distances for these events, but both kids did really well!
Robin Lickley
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DOONHILL ALL THE WAY FOR KATE
Updated: 2009-09-18
The club's Kate Kitchin finished second female in Wednesday nights [16th Sep] Caerketton Downhiller.
The athletes set off from the East Cairn to cover the 1.8km course which has a vertical drop of 300 metres before finishing on the Biggar Road.
Kate covered the course in 7 minutes 30 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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BUSY WEEKEND IN PROSPECT
Updated: 2009-09-18
Athletes and fun runners should be out in abundance this weekend with a plethora of events due to be staged up and down the country and over the Border,
On Saturday the Cashel Hill/Trail Race takes place from Balmaha, this is an 8k race over forest paths with a 240m climb, the action gets underway at 12.30pm.
Further North the Morvern Hill Race sets off from Aboyne at 1pm
Any athlete who was planning to run the weekly Glasgow Parkrun at Pollok should look for another race, this week's event has regrettably had to be cancelled due to the park staging the International Highland Cattle Show.
On Sunday a big field of runners will set off from Forthbank Stadium for the City of Stirling 10k Race, this is the final counting event in the Stewarts Scottish Road Race Grand Prix Series.
Also on the Sabbath there are 10k races at both Buckie[2pm] and Barrhead[10.30pm Cowan Park].
For Hill runners the Merrick Hill Race comes under orders from Bruce's Stone,Glentrool at 1pm
And of course over the entire weekend the Great North Miles and Great North Run takes place in and around the Newcastle area.
Shane Fenton
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COMRIE HILLS RELAY
Updated: 2009-09-16
The club quartet of Edel Mooney,Mark Kassyk,Lorna and Colin Eades finished 20th overall and fourth mixed team at the Comrie Hills Relays on Sunday 13th September.
Edel ran the fastest leg by a female.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB PAIR CLINCH SHGA LEAGUE TITLES
Updated: 2009-09-13
Lothian Running Club duo Darren Thomson and Lauren Arbuckle were in celebratory mood at the weekend as both clinched their respective Scottish Highland Games Association points leagues at the Pitlochry Highland Games.
Going into the final day Darren lay in second place in the up to 200 metres sprint league, 3 points behind leader Willie Bates from Tullibody.
The Bathgate sprinter gave himself a great chance to reduce the deficit in the Open 90 metres handicap when he reached the final and his rival didn't.
However he blew the opportunity, points are only awarded for the first three places and Darren could only finish in fifth place.
It was now all down to one race the 200 metres handicap, both Thomson and rival Bates won through to the final,the scenario now was the Lothian athlete had to finish in first or second place with Bates out of the first three, and that's exactly what occured with Darren running a marvelous race to come through late to take second place and with Willie Bates only fifth the title was Darren's by a single point.
Later in the day, boosted by winning the title Darren also claimed victory in the Open 400 metres handicap turning in another excellent performance.
12 year old Lauren Arbuckle arrived at Pitlochry carrying a three point lead in the Youth's over 400 metres league.
The only event on the day in this category was the Youth's 800 metres handicap, such was the size of the entry the race had to be split.
The only athlete who could overhaul Lauren was Dunfermline West Fife's Craig Stephens and he would need to win to claim the title, he ran in the first of the two races but failed to reach a place.
Lauren ran in the second of the 800 metres she was also unplaced but that now didn't matter as the title was already hers.
This was a fine reward for the Lothian pair who have competed with regularity on the games circuit from late May.
There was success for other Lothian athletes at Pitlochry, Robert Inglis ended the season on a winning note by racing from the backmark to take the winning tape in the Open 1600 metres handicap, Robert was also third in the Scottish Highland Games Association scratch 1600 metres Championship and fourth in the Open 3200 metres handicap.
One of the Lothian club's veteran athlete's Jill Horsburgh was also in action, Jill kicked off with a sixth place in the 800 metres, followed by a fifth in the 1600 then another sixth in the 3200 metres.
Another veteran John McStewart from Armadale was also in the money, with a third place in the Open 90 metres handicap.
John's three grand daughters were also taking part in the games, twins Ashley and Sarah from Blackburn contested the Open 90 and 200 metres but were out of the prizes.
10 year old Hannah Stewart who has had a good first season on the circuit finished in third place in the Youth's 800 metres handicap along with brother and sister Iain and Alice Horsburgh who just missed out on prize money places.
Hannah's third place also secured her of third place behind Lauren Arbuckle in the Youth's points league.
Darren Thomson and Lauren Arbuckle along with Iain Horsburgh who was joint winner of the Fife Games Associations points league for youth's and Hannah Stewart who was third in the SHGA points league will receive their awards at the end of November at the Scottish Highland Games Association's annual presentation dinner in Glenrothes.
Shane Fenton
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BIG DAY AT GAMES FINALE FOR CLUB DUO.
Updated: 2009-09-10
Saturday sees the curtain come down on the 2009 Highland Games season at Pitlochry and it promoses to be a big day for two Lothian Club athletes who are both in a strong position to win Scottish Highland Games Associations points leagues.
12 year old Lauren Arbuckle currently leads the league for youth's in events over 400 metres, with only an 800 metres to run the Addiewell youngster currently heads the table by three points from her nearest pursuer.
If Lauren hangs on to take the title she will be following in the footsteps of club triplets, Sarah, Mhairi and Robert Inglis who who took the title in 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.
In contrast Darren Thomson is at present three points behind the leader in the Open league for events up to 200 metres, but can close the gap on Saturday as he has races over 90 and 200 metres.
The Bathgate sprinter has already won the Fife Highland Games league for sprint races.
Hopefully the duo will be in celebratory mood on Saturday evening.
Shane Fenton
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A message for David Bell
Updated: 2009-09-08
I received the following message and photo for David Bell. I can't find his email so I'll share it with everyone
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I was in Chamonix supporting a friend who had been running in the MB CCC. I was walking back into town via the race route and met a girl called Sharon who said she was waiting for a friend to come in so that she could hand him a flag to carry. I said I would try to take a photo for them if I saw him coming through.
From the results I managed to track David down to your running club and see that you have made a posting about him on your news page.
The atmosphere in Chamonix is fantastic for this event and I admire anyone who completes this challenge. I run with a club in West Sussex and prefer to run on the South Downs rather than on road, clearly this is not tough enough and I will have to come to Scotland to get some more serious hill training done!!
Anyway, only one of the photos came out well so I would be pleased if you could pass this on to David and send him my congratulations for completing this challenge.
Regards
Jannion
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Photo
Matt Richardson
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Ross 20th at Glasgow
Updated: 2009-09-08
Well done to Ross Milne for a awesome performance in the Glasgow Half Ross competed the course in 1.hour 10 mins to come home in 20 place. An estimated 10,000 ran the course
Matt Richardson
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Glasgow Half from the back
Updated: 2009-09-06
A smattering of Lothian runners graced the streets of Glasgow today. I was one of them.
Arriving late, I thought it would be a good idea to join the front of the second group rather than attempt to start at the back of the first lot (the whites). Unfortunately it wasn't long before the start before I realised that actually the yellows were the fourth and final group to go off.
The yellows were the place to be - I had a bit of a look at the greens in front, but there was no way I was going to get anywhere near the front of that lot, so I rejoined the yellows, eccentric bunch that they were. There was a guy from Kilmarnock who had brought his own cutlery, a smattering of fancy dress characters and absolutely no club vests - I was well out of my depth here. A few minutes before the start Alison McQuillen joined me at the front of the crowd.
We finally got going twenty minutes after the whites, immediately me and two other guys pulled out into the lead. This was a surreal experience for a no hoper such as myself - within a few hundred yards we had got an impressive lead and were running through an empty course in central Glasgow with only a few spectators cheering us on our way for company. It was the fastest start to a race since the Menstrie Mystery where the kids all left me standing. However the easy progress was not to last.
As we ran towards the Erskine Bridge I could see a huge bunch of runners ahead - the greens. Once on the bridge I hit the mass of runners, and slowly picked my way through them. Once of the bridge it was easier to make progress through the crowds. I'm no fast runner, but the difference in pace made me feel like I was.
By the end of the race, I was still passing people, but by now they were mostly blue numbers and gaining places had become more of an effort. After about 11 miles fatigue and a blister were starting, but I finished in 1:31:43, which for me, slow as I am, is a PB. I should say that in spite of the exhilarating experience of passing so many people and the fact that I was suprisingly un-held up, starting so near the back is not a good idea. The pace difference and the darting through small gaps is a bit of a hazard to you and others - I won't be predicting two and a half hours next year to get that prized yellow number. However my stupidity did make for a memorable experience.
Club Results (as far as I know)
Matt Richardson
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Edinburgh Triathletes Junior Autumn Aquathlon
Updated: 2009-09-06
Amy and Andrew Lickley each took on 10 other athletes from all over Scotland in the 9-10 age groups of the Edinburgh Triathletes Junior Autumn Aquathlon this morning.
Amy was 2nd after the 100m swim and about 50m back after the transition, but overtook the leader with 200 of the 1000m run to go, only to be pipped on the line in an exciting sprint finish.
Andrew also put on a great sprint finish, but not quite making the podium.
LRC training paying off, I think - both kids showing huge improvements on their previous performances.
Robin Lickley
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WEST LOTHIAN COURIER
Updated: 2009-09-04
An article featuring reports from Falkirk Cup, Oban & Birnam Highland Games as well as the Junior Hill Race Trials all in this weeks edition of the paper.
Shane Fenton
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BLAIRGOWRIE GAMES CANCELLED
Updated: 2009-09-03
BLAIRGOWRIE GAMES CANCELLED
Due to continuous heavy rain for more than 24 hours resulting in the park being waterlogged, the organisers have taken the difficult decision to cancel this years event.
Shane Fenton
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Junior Home International Trials
Updated: 2009-08-31
The full results are out and we were well represented.
Lana Turnbull was 5th in the under 16 girls race, in just under 24 minutes, while Edel Mooney was 1st woman in the open race. Sadly she's a couple of years too old to qualify.
Chris Galloway lost out by just a few seconds having lead on the way up, to finish second in the U14 boys race. I spoke to Max Aitchison who won and he told me that Chris pushed him all the way to the finish - a hard fought battle.
Alastair 'Tee' Robertson finished third in the U19 race, running the 6.3km/410m course in 32:41. I'd struggle to run that on the flat! The full results are on SHR below. Open the file with word.
JHI Results
Matt Richardson
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Ultra Tour du Mont Blanc
Updated: 2009-08-31
Many congrats go to Davie Bell for a superb performance in the Ultra Tour du Mont Blanc (UTMB).
Davie ran 103 miles in the Alps, including 30,000ft of ascent and descent, in a non-stop 43 hours. Superb stuff.
I covered the much easier les Traces du Ducs (TDS) in about 27h30. It's about two thirds equivalent of the UTMB but still enough to make me consider stopping to have a good cry.
John Malcolm
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Menstrie Mystery Fun Run
Updated: 2009-08-30
The Menstrie Mystery Fun (Hill) Run Preceded the trials for the Junior Home Internationals, which I can't report on as I went home. However I can report that in the Fun Run Samuel Galloway (aged 10), managed a credible second behind Fife ACs Logan Rees, who is two years his senior.
Lothian youngsters packed the rest of the field, including Charly Anderson (aged 9) trailed by Jennifer Banks (Snr), Eoin Richardson (5), Ashley Anderson (7), handicapped by Ann Anderson (Snr) and Kate Richardson (3), whose impressive time may be explained by some gratuitous cheating!
The kids nearly lost me at the hooter such was the pace, but fortunately within 50 yards things had slowed down a little!
I did stay long enough to see Christopher Galloway coming second in the U14 race - having lead on the way up he was narrowly beaten to the finish.
Fun Run Results
Fun Run Photos
Matt Richardson
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Glasgow 5k parkrun.
Updated: 2009-08-30
Marie Storrie was the clubs sole representative in this weeks [Aug 29th] running of the Glasgow 5k parkrun in Pollok Park.
Marie completed the course in 22 minutes 04 seconds to place a creditable 70th overall and 8th female out of 204 finishers.
Shane Fenton
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BIRNAM WIN KEEPS LAUREN IN TITLE RACE
Updated: 2009-08-29
Lauren Arbuckle turned in a fine performance to win the Youth's 1600 metres Handicap at Birnam Highland Games on Saturday 29th August.
The win moved the Addiewell athlete into the pole position in the Scottish Highland Games Association's points league for Youth's in events over 400 metres.
Lauren who has competed nearly every week on the Games circuit currently leads the league by three points.
With only two games to go until the end of the season she has three races left an 800 and a 1600 at Blairgowrie on Sunday 6th September and an 800 at Pitlochry on Saturday 12th September.
At Birnam she started the day with a one point lead, however she finished unplaced in the 800 metres and with her closest pursuer Craig Stephens DWF finishing second it saw her go into the 1600 two points behind.
Running from a start of 325 metres Lauren produced arguably her best performance of the season to break the tape in 4 minutes 53.40 seconds.
Ian and Alice Horsburgh both contested these two races with Ian finishing in fourth place on both occasions and Alice just outside the prize-money places.
Jill Horsburgh ran both the Open 800 metres and 1600 metres handicaps finishing in seventh and eighth places respectively.
Anyone wishing to run at the Blairgowrie Highland Games this Sunday[6th Sept] should contact handicapper Adam Crawford 01592 753439.
The events at Blairgowrie are Open 90,200,400,800,1600and 3200. Youths 90,200,800,and 1600.
There is also an Open Road/Hill race.
Shane Fenton
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SARAH RETAINS TITLE AT OBAN
Updated: 2009-08-27
All four club runners who were in action at the Oban Highland Games on Thursday 27th August all returned home with a prize.
Most successful was Sarah Inglis who retained the Argyllshire Middle Distance Championship title with victories in all three counting events.
Firstly she won the 800 metres in 2min 32secs, the next event the 1600 metres took place amid the worse conditions of the day in driving torrential rain, it didn't deter Sarah who won in a time of 5 mins 32.22 secs, the final event the 3200 metres saw her race to victory and the overall title in 11 mins 59.23 secs.
In all three events her sister Mhairi finished in third place which also placed her third in the championship as well.
Robert Inglis also contested three events, in the scratch 1600 metres he finished in 8th place, he then ran the scratch 3200 metres finishing in 6th place before going on to take fourth place in the Open 1600 metres handicap.
Robert contested these races along sides all the current top ranked middle distance runners in Scotland.
Darren Thomson also picked up to fourth places in the 400 metres and then in the final of the Open 90 metres handicap.
Shane Fenton
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Better Late than never
Updated: 2009-08-27
You may have noticed that the evenings are getting a lot darker these days. I certainly did last night sometime around eight thirty when up at Wairdlaw in the trees I found that the batteries in my headtorch were almost flat. The time for long distance challenges is well behind us.
While we covered the fantastic exploits of John Malcolm and Jim Alexander in the West Highland way last June, another of our club members quietly clocked a similar remarkable achievement at the beginning of that month. Well Andy Kitchin, you've been ratted.
This year Andy joined the Bob Graham 24 hour club - he covered 42 peaks Cumbrian mountains, with a total climb of 27000 feet, over 65ish miles, in less than 24 hours (he actually took just under 20). I'm told that he did this on the same day as the Edinburgh Marathon, which was hot hot hot, as I'm sure anyone who ran that will confirm. Well done Andy - hope you don't mind being exposed! I've posted a link to a report that he wrote at the time.
Andys BGR report
Matt Richardson
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DUNDEE MARATHON SHELVED
Updated: 2009-08-26
Organisers of the Dundee Running Adventure Marathon have pulled the plug on the event less than three weeks before the starting gun was due to be fired.
The inaugural event took place last year but organisers Eventful Management have said only 145 or so runners had signed up to compete in this years race on September 12th -- not enough to make it financially viable.
Runners who have paid their £26 registration fee will get a full refund or entry into one or both of the half marathons Eventful are planning to run in Dundee next year.
The cancellation is another blow for the area's running fraternity. A half marathon scheduled for June 21st was cancelled by original organisers Interloq Sports Event Management due to financial reasons.
Eventful stepped into the breach and were quickly able to rearrange an alternative half marathon, which was completed by 218 runners.
But the company has not been so lucky this time, and like Interloq before them , have had to cancel at the last minute because they would lose money on the event.
Runners have been expressing their frustration, one saying '' for runners who have been training for months to take on the challenge of 26.2 miles this is very disappointing'' and another added ''it will also be a blow to charities who were hoping for valuable fund raising from the sponsorship of runners''.
Shane Fenton
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No Training Next Sunday
Updated: 2009-08-23
There will be no coached training next Sunday (30th) as we will be at Menstrie for the Junior Home International Hill Championships Trial. The Menstrie Mystery Hill Fun Run would make a suitable alternative for the youngsters. The 1.2km fun run starts at 11:15am. Competitors should register at the Scout Hall which is a 15 minute walk from the start.
Fun Run Information
Matt Richardson
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Missing items from Trial night
Updated: 2009-08-22
Furst of all a big thank you to those who organised a brilliant trial night with 57 participants ranging from 6 to very old, slow and fast.
The only casualties of the night seem to be the container key and the 30 metre tape measure. If any of you know where they are please phone Laura at Craigswood on 01506 775870.
Matt Richardson
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Bog and Burn - final results
Updated: 2009-08-19
Well done to Alison McQuillen for placing 14th woman in the Bog and Burn series after Caerketton last week. Unfortunately none of the rest of us completed the pre-requisite 4 races this year (I myself only managed two - very poor).
Matt Richardson
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FANTASTIC PB FOR CRAIG IN WALES
Updated: 2009-08-18
Lothian Running Club's Craig McDowall turned in his best performance of the season on Saturday[15thAug] in running a new personal best for the 800 metres.
This was the second time in the space of four days the 17 year old from Livingston set new figures for the distance.
Last Wednesday evening [12thAug] at the Open Graded Golden League meeting at East Kilbride, Craig stopped the watch at 1minute 57.48 seconds for what was then a new PB, those figures however would last only 4 days.
On Saturday the Lothian athlete lopped off just under a second from his previous best when competing at the British Milers Club GP final in Cardiff.
Running in the 800 metres 'G' race Craig produced arguably the best run of his career as he sped round the two laps in 1minute 56.50 seconds in finishing in 6th place for a new life time best.
This moved him up to 9th place in the Power 10 Under 20 rankings for 2009.
Shane Fenton
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IN THE MONEY AT CRIEFF
Updated: 2009-08-17
Lothian Running Club athletes were in action at the 125th Crieff Highland Games at Market Park on Sunday[Aug 16th] where Olympic gold medalist Allan Wells was Chieftain.
In the Open 90 metres Handicap Darren Thomson and John McStewart finished 1st and 2nd in their heat, this qualified the pair for the semi finals where they both narrowly missed out in advancing to the final.
In the Open 200 metres Handicap Darren went through to the final as a fastest loser where he finished in the prize money in 4th place.
In the Youth's 90 metres Handicap Isla Bruce who was making her games debut won through to the final where she finished in 4th place, she was in the prizes again in the Youths 200 metres handicap, she and club mate Lauren Arbuckle finished 1st and 2nd in their heat before going on to be 5th and 6th in the final.
The Youfhs 800 metres handicap saw Ian Horsburgh turn in a fine performance to finish in second place, he was followed home by Hannah Stewart in 5th and Lauren Arbuckle just out of the prizes in 7th.
The club now has three athletes in the top five in the SHGA points league for Youths in events over 400 metres. Lauren Arbuckle leads on 20 points, Hannah Stewart is joint 3rd on 18 points with Ian Horsburgh next on 17 points.
Shane Fenton
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FORTH BRIDGE 10K
Updated: 2009-08-12
Half a dozen of the Lothian club's athletes were among the total of 306 who completed the Forth Bridge Pitreavie 10k race from North Queensferry.
There times and finishing places were 51st Alan Robertson[43m 05s], 54th Mark Anderson[43.12], 78th Jim Alexander[45.06], 90th Lana Turnbull[45.44], 94th Jill Horsburgh[45.54] and 146th Mags Turnbull[49.34.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB MEMBERS DO WELL AT FIFE GAMES.
Updated: 2009-08-11
Saturday 8th August saw the curtain come down on the 2009 Fife Highland Games season and as the various league tables show club athletes had a successful time at the events in the Kingdom.
Darren Thomson contested every 90 metres final he was in and managed to secure the points league title for events up to 400 metres.
10 year old Ian Horsburgh in his first season on the circuit ended up joint winner of the the league for Youth's events over 400 metres. this league was a tight affair and Lauren Arbuckle finished 5th only 2 points behind the winners. Lauren also occupied a similar position in the Youth's league for events up to 400 metres.
The Open over 400 metres league saw Sarah Inglis finish 4th equal, Robert Inglis 9th, Mhairi Inglis 12th, the triplets appearances at the Fife Games were somewhat curtailed due to their participation in Scottish Athletic events on the same day.
The Lothian RC members who competed on the Fife circuit, and almost everyone of them picked up prize money at some point were, Jill, Alice and Ian Horsburgh, Robert, Mhairi and Sarah Inglis, Lana Turnbull, Lauren Arbuckle, Bethany Nelson, Hannah Stewart along with her sisters Ashley and Sarah her father Alan and grandfather John.
Shane Fenton
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XC MAJOR DATES 2009/10
Updated: 2009-08-11
The major SAL Cross Country dates next year are
10/10/09 Prestonpans = District Relays
17/10/09 Stirling = East District League.
24/10/09 Cumbernauld = National Relays.
31/10/09 Glasgow = Allan Scally Relays.
22/11/09 Dunfermline = East District League.
05/12/09 Livingston = East District XC Championships.
09/01/09 Edinburgh = Great Edinburgh Run.
16/01/09 Broxburn = East District League.
24/01/10 Falkland = Devil's Burden Hill Relays.
31/01/10 Bellahouston = 4K CC Championships.
20/02/10 Falkirk = Scottish National Championships.
06/03/10 Nottingham = Inter-Counties Championships.
10/04/10 Livingston = National 4 stage relays.
Shane Fenton
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Livingston & District Club Championships
Updated: 2009-08-11
From Alistair Dalgleish
Livingston & District AAC...
All,
The Livingston & District Club Championships are being held at Craigswood on Saturday 22nd August, from 11.30am to 4.00pm, and we'd like to invite athletes from Lothian RC, Linlithgow AAC and the development squad to take part.
About 20 athletes from other Linlithgow and the dev squad competed last year, and we're hoping for a similar response this year.
I've attached a club entry spreadsheet and the individual entry form. If you'd like a batch of paper entry forms, let me know.
Athletes can also enter & pay online at our website:
http://www.livingstonaac.com/champs
I need all entries in by the evening of Thursday 20th Aug, realise this doesn't give you much time, apologies.
If you've got any athletes wanting to compete in the medley relay at the end of the day, then each club is also welcome to organise their own relay teams. It's mixed age/gender teams of four athletes, running a 400m, 300m, 200m and 100m with a prize for the winning team. Last year the prize was a £20 "Run and Become" voucher for each team member. Relay team sheet form is attached.
We're also looking for some volunteers to help officiate the field events, if you can provide helpers, please let me know.
All athletes, parents, helpers and coaches will get free refreshments on the
day: sandwiches, hot/cold drink, biscuit, etc.
There will also be medals for 1st/2nd/3rd in each event for each age group, which athletes from all clubs are eligible to win.
Also, if there is any demand for guest events for under 9s (60m/standing long jump), let me know.
Thanks,
Alistair Dalgleish
Livingston & District AAC
Entry Form
Matt Richardson
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BRONZE MEDAL & YET ANOTHER PB FOR SARAH
Updated: 2009-08-10
Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis notched up yet another PB as she took the bronze medal in the Women's 1500 metres at the Bank of Scotland Under - 20/ under 23 Championships at Grangemouth on Sunday [9th Aug].
In adverse conditions, Sarah, who is the current Scottish under-20 3000 metres champion came home in third place behind VP Glasgow duo Abbie McGhee and Beth Potter in a debatable hand held time of 4minutes 24.21 seconds which was 1.12 seconds quicker than her previous best set in Birmingham in early July.
Sarah's new time was also inside the UK under-20 Power of 10 performance standard for 2009 set at 4minutes 26 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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FURTHER BOOST TO THE BANK BALANCES AT PERTH
Updated: 2009-08-10
Following on from the previous day at Inverkeithing, Lothian Running Club athletes enjoyed another successful afternoon at the Perth Highland Games on the South Inch on Sunday [9th Aug].
10 year old Hannah Stewart from Blackburn followed up her previous weeks win at Bridge of Allan by racing to victory in the Youth's 800 metres handicap leading from gun to tape, she was closely followed home by clubmate Lauren Arbukle from Addiewell in third place.
Hannah almost completed a memorable double in the Youth's 1600 metres, with the 8000 crowd willing her home she was overhauled in the last 40 metres by backmarker Rory Muir DWF and had to settle for the runners up spot, with this time Lauren Arbuckle in fourth.
Lauren was also in the prize money in the Youth's 200 metres where she managed to hold off everyone with the exception of backmarker Craig Bell,Forfar.
It was also a good day in the Open events for both Darren Thomson and Mhairi Inglis. Darren was just pipped into second place in the 200 metres handicap but later in the day went on to win the 400 metres in impressive fashion in 48.16 seconds.
Mhairi Inglis ran a brave race in the Open 800 metres handicap to finish in second place behind fellow female competitor Laura Muir DWF.
Mhairi who is gradually fighting her way back to full fitness also contested the strength sapping 3200 metres handicap where she had to dig deep into her reserves late in the race to maintain third spot.
It has been a great weekend on the games circuit for the club athletes with bank balances being boosted!
Shane Fenton
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Devil o' the Highlands Foot Race
Updated: 2009-08-09
Congratulations to Marie Storrie who completed her first ultra on 8th August. The 'Devil' is a 43 mile foot race from Tyndrum to Fort William. Marie finished in 47th place with a fantastic time of 8hrs 28mins.
Mags Turnbull
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FIFE TITLES FOR DARREN AND IAIN - WIN FOR LAUREN.
Updated: 2009-08-08
Despite having to run with an injured hand Darren Thomson still managed to clinch the Fife Highland Games points league for events up to 400 metres at Inverkeithing Highland Games on Saturday 8th August.
Going into the days events Darren led by 2 points, his tally was soon boosted by a third place in the 90 metres handicap, he added to that in the 200 metres handicap where he finished runner up, and with none of his near rivals scoring the title was his. A fine reward for a good season.
All in all it was a good day for the club runners who took part, 10 year old Ian Horsburgh went back across the Forth with £100 following wins in the Youth's 1600 metres handicap and second places in both the Youth's 800 metres and Youth's 200 metres. These results mean Iain has tied for first place in the Fife Highland Games Asssociation points league for Youth events over 400 metres
Lauren Arbuckle triumphed in the Youth's 800 metres for the second year in succession she was also fifth in the Youth's 200 metres.Lauren's 800 win moved her to the top of SHGA points league for Youth events over 400 metres.
Alice Horsburgh took fourth place in the 800 with Bethany Nelson in fifth, the latter was also in the money in the 1600 with a sixth place.
In the Open distance races, Jill Horsburgh was fourth in the 800 and sixth in both the 400 and 1600.
The club are represented at the Perth Games on the South Inch on Sunday where Darren Thomson, Mhairi Inglis, Robert Inglis, Lauren Arbuckle and Lana Turnbull are all declared to take part.
Shane Fenton
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BIG DAY AHEAD FOR DARREN IN FIFE
Updated: 2009-08-07
Tomorrow's [8th] Inverkeithing Highland Games is the last Fife Games for 2009 and it can be a big day for club sprinter Darren Thomson, at present he leads the Fife Games points league for sprint events by 2 points.
There are only the three races left over 90,200 and 400 metres and if Darren can maintain the level of consistency he has shown at the other Fife meetings he has contested this season he must be in with a chance of taking the title.
Already this summer he has won the 90 metres handicaps at Newburgh and Thornton and has twice been narrowly beaten into second place at both Markinch and Cupar.
He will encounter a different surface at Inverkeithing with all the races taking place on red ash. Darren is having a great season on the circuit and is also currently in second place in the Scottish Highland Games Associations points league which takes in every games staged under SHGA rules.
Shane Fenton
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SCOTTISH GAS 10K/5K RACES
Updated: 2009-08-04
It may not have been as high a profile event as she has contested in recent weeks, none the less however, Sarah Inglis continued her winning ways with another victory, this time in the Scottish Gas/City of Edinburgh 5k race at Cramond.
Sarah won the Women's race in a time of 17 minutes 27 seconds, which was over 2 minutes faster than her only other recorded Power10 time for the distance which she set also in Edinburgh back in 2006.
Sarah also placed 4th overall from 138 finishers
The club were also represented in the 10k race at the same event where Scott Nelson[38m 37s] finished in 36th place he was followed home by Pauline Hughes [56m 19s] in 298th and Lesley McGiffen [57m 45s] 319th, a total of 409 runners completed the 10k.
Shane Fenton
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FIRST WIN FOR HANNAH AND CUP FOR JILL
Updated: 2009-08-03
It was a good day for club members who took part in the Bridge of Allan Highland Games on Sunday with everyone coming home with prize money and one with a trophy.
In her first season on the Games circuit Hannah Stewart from Blackburn won her first ever race.
The 10 year old sped to victory in the Youth's [10-12] 800 metres handicap breaking the tape in 2 minutes 03.94 seconds.
In the Youth's 200 metres[10-12] Lauren Arbuckle finished in second place with Alice Horsburgh in fifth.
In the Open events Bathgate sprinter Darren Thomson placed third in the 200 metres handicap gaining more points in the S.H.G.A. points league for events up to 200 metres, Darren currently lies in second place.
Mhairi Inglis and Jill Horsburgh were both in the prizes in the Open 3200 metres handicap, with Mhairi in third place and Jill in sixth.
Jill's performance in this race won her the Scobbie Cup for the outstanding female athlete on the day, the club veteran put in a spirited finish where she just failed to overhaul a male runner over 30 years her junior.
10 year old Ian Horsburgh also claimed a prize with fourth place in the Consolation race.
The club runners will once again be busy on the Games circuit this weekend competing at the Inverkeithing Highland Games in Fife on Saturday and the Perth Highland Games on the South Inch on Sunday.
Shane Fenton
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VICTORY & MASSIVE PB FOR LANA IN WALES
Updated: 2009-08-03
Running in her track debut for Scotland, Lana Turnbull reduced her PB for the 1500 metres Steeplechase by a remarkable 12 seconds.
Lana was representing her country at the Celtic Games at the weekend in Carmarthen,West Wales in the Under-18 Steeplechase event where she raced to victory in a time of 5 minutes 46.21 seconds.
The Lothian athlete came home 7 seconds clear of her nearest rival to claim all 5 points for her team.
The result of the overall competition was, Ireland 158pts, Scotland 147pts,Wales 127pts and Ulster 98pts.
Shane Fenton
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3 X 1 MILE RELAYS [MEADOWS EDINBURGH].
Updated: 2009-07-30
Club runners were to the fore at the annual Self Transcendence 3 x 1 mile relays at the Meadows Edinburgh on Wednesday evening 29th July.
Sarah and Mhairi Inglis along with Amanda Campbell made up the Lothingstone team that won the female race with their individual times being Sarah[4.48],Amanda[5.22],and Mhairi[5.20]. The team also finished 11th overall from a record 61 teams.
Finishing one place ahead of them in 10th were the Lothian junior trio of Craig McDowell[4.44], Chris Rumbles [5.24] and Joe Robertson[5.12].
They were the first junior team.
Alex Agnew[5.56], Ian Seggie[6.06] and Chris Northam[5.49] claimed the first male vet prize in finishing 31st overall.
The Forth Valley threesome of Robyn McDowell[6.17], Lana Turnbull[5.47] and Bethany Nelson[6.50] came home in 42nd with two places further back the Pink Panthers who were made up of Scott Nelson[5.15], Nathan Campbell[7.45] and Matthew Campbell[6.10].
Sarah Inglis was the fastest female on the night, with Sarah, Mhairi and Lana being the first three fastest junior females.
Ian Seggie was the quickest MV60.
Shane Fenton
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Round Arran Relay
Updated: 2009-07-29
Thanks to some last minute substitutions Lothian were able to field 2 full teams for the Round Arran Relay on Saturday 25th July.Although never in contention for the major prizes the A team (Marie Storrie, Jim Alexander, Jill Horsburgh, Kenton Jones, Teresa McMenemy and Richard Docherty) did manage 12th overall in a total time of 7hr17:39 and was the first "real" mixed team i.e. at least 3 women.The B team was not far behind in 15th place (7hr35:43). Mags Turnbull, Jim Salvage, Saran Jones and Neal Drummond along with 2 guest runners Andrew Wright and Andy Griffiths made up the B team. As has been usual in recent years the mens prize was won by Central AC with all team members also running the fastest leg. The womens prize was yet again won by Bellahoustoun. However, even in the absence of prizes a good time was had by all, the weather stayed fine and the post race sandwiches were excellent. To round off a good weekend all stayed over and had a meal at the Kildonan Hotel on the Saturday night. The wiser ones amongst us sought out B&B's or took their own camper vans. Some of us camped and spent Sunday vowing never again, but not the race you understand, just the camping. We'll be back next year- taking names now!!
Jill Horsburgh
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AEGON Fun day - can you help?
Updated: 2009-07-29
My employer, AEGON is holding a Fun day on Saturday 15th August (based at Edinburgh Park near Hermiston Gait). I'll be hosting some fun athletics activities such as running and foam javelins (which the club are providing). There are a number of other events going on such as a bouncy castle and live bands. It's a great opportunity for our club to promote itself and gain more members. The site employs a couple of thousend folk who will be bringing kids and friends.
I know it's a long shot, but if anyone is prepared to give up a little time on Saturday 15th between 11am and 3pm to help me in this endeavour, please contact me via the link on the 'contacts' page. I could get tickets for the rest of your family to enjoy the event if this helps (£4 per adult, free for kids).
On an unrelated subject, I'm desperate to hear how Arran went...
Matt Richardson
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GOLD & MASSIVE PB FOR SUPER SARAH[THEN WINS AGAIN THE NEXT DAY]
Updated: 2009-07-28
FULL REPORT[Follow on from previous article]
Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis produced probably the best performance of her career to take the gold medal in the Women's Under-20 3000 metres race at the prestigeous televised Aviva London Grand Prix meeting at the Crystal Palace on Saturday 24th july.
In doing so the 17 year old who took the Scottish Under-20 3000 metres title the previous week smashed her PB for the distance by an astonishing 13.63 seconds.
It was Sophie Coleman from the Phoenix Club who led out over the first 2000 metres but was eventually overhauled in the latter stages of the race by Sarah who crossed the finish line in a brilliant 9 minutes 26.02 seconds for a famous win.
The Edinburgh University students new PB moved her up to number two in the Scottish Under-20 rankings for 3000 metres and number five in Great Britain.
24 hours later further North, at the Gateshead Stadium, Sarah was back in action representing the composite Forth Valley team in the National Junior League.
Running this time in the Women's 1500 metres A race she once again raced to victory taking the tape in 4 minutes 38.20 seconds to collect the full compliment of points for her team.
Lana Turnbull also from the Lothian club was also in action at Gateshead where she finished in fifth place in the Women's 3000 metres A race in 11 minutes 56.31 seconds.
Meanwhile on the Highland Games circuit, John McStewart,Armadale and his grandaughter Hannah from Blackburn were both in the prize money at the Airth Highland Games on Saturday, veteran John won his heat in the Open 90 metres handicap in 9.81 seconds before going on to finish in fifth place in the final.
10 year old Hannah in her first season on the Games circuit ran a fine race to take third place in the Youth's 1600 metres handicap, she contested the 1600 metres again the following day at the St Andrews Games where this time she finished in fifth place.
A strong contingent from the Lothian Running Club are declared to take part in this Sunday's Bridge of Allan Highland Games.
Shane Fenton
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SUPER SARAH STRIKES GOLD WITH AMAZING 13.63s PB
Updated: 2009-07-25
Sarah Inglis produced one of the best performances of her career to take the gold medal in the Women's Under-20 3000 metres race at the Aviva London Grand Prix at the Crystal Palace on Saturday 25th July.
In doing so the Lothian athlete who took the Scottish Under-20 3000 metres title the previous week smashed her PB for the distance by an astonishing 13.63 seconds.
[FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW]
Shane Fenton
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Turnhouse
Updated: 2009-07-25
Three of us took part in the short and sharp Turnhouse hill race on Wednesday, after Jill took the wise decision to rest up for Arran.
First back was long distance man John Malcolm in 35:34 (63rd), followed by me in 35:39 (66th). Alison McQuillen finished in 46:01 (114th). I tried to catch John again after the flew past me on the descent but he was too qquick for me at the end!
With only one race remaining in the Bog and Burn series (Caerketton on 12th August), Alison is the only club runner with enough counters to qualify for the series. Good luck to her.
Well done to Andy Kitchin, Doug Tullie and Mhairi MacKenzie for organising a brilliant race.
Full results
Matt Richardson
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SARAH AT THE PALACE
Updated: 2009-07-24
Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis is all set to compete at Britain's showpiece athletics event the Aviva London Grand Prix at the Crystal Palace on Saturday 25th July.
Sarah will contest the opening event the Under-20 Women's 3000 metres.
Below is the start list of runners with Sarah's PB wrongly listed, it should actually be 9 mins 39.65 seconds which she recorded at th Aviva England Athletics Championships in Bedford earlier this month.
13:03 - 3000 METRES UNDER 20 - Women START LIST
Personal Best Season Best
1 Emelia GORECKA AFD 9:22.80 9:24.79
2 Katie KNOWLES B&W 9:30.11
3 Abbey MCGHEE VICTORIA P 9:30.26 9:30.26
4 Laura PARKER YEOVIL 9:51.70 9:51.70
5 Ruth HAYNES AFD 9:45.48 9:45.48
6 Grace NICHOLLS TONBRIDGE 9:43.32 9:43.32
7 Leigh LATTIMORE HARROW 9:55.96
8 Hannah WALKER DARLINGTON 9:44.76 9:44.76
9 Rebecca CRAIGIE VALE R 9:56.07
10 Suzi BOAST BEDFORD 9:27.72 9:27.72
11 Jessica RUSSON N MARSKE 9:41.68 9:41.68
12 Sarah INGLIS LOTHIAN 9:55.18
13 Danni NIMMOCK NORWICH 9:59.17 9:59.17
14 Blue HAYWOOD LINC W 9:42.05
15 Lily PARTRIDGE AFD 9:44.26 9:44.26
16 Sophie COLEMAN PHEONIX 9:27.91 9:27.91
17 Georgie-Lou SALES WOODFORD G 9:54.70 9:54.70
18 Natalie GRANT ROTHERHAM 9:51.42 9:51.42
Shane Fenton
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UNDER-20 3K TITLE FOR SARAH - PB FOR ROBERT
Updated: 2009-07-21
Brother and sister Robert and Sarah Inglis were in action at the Scottish Athletics Under-20 3000 metres Championships at Pitreavie in Fife on Saturday and at the Burntisland Highland Games on the Monday.
Robert lowered his PB at the Pitreavie event by just over 1.5 seconds when he finished in ninth place in 9 minutes.05.57 seconds.
Sarah took the Women's title, but it was a somewhat hollow victory as the turnout of competitors, due to clashes with other events, was low, and in less than ideal conditions of a strong gusty wind and rain Sarah coasted to victory in a leisurely 10 minutes10.53 seconds.
The duo were back in action at the Burntisland Highland Games on the Monday and were both in the prize money in the Open 1600 metres Handicap, with Robert in fourth and Sarah one place behind in fifth, they also contested the Open 3200 metres Handicap where Robert who was among the backmarkers ran a fine race to finish in the runners up spot just failing to overhaul frontmarker Neil Wilson, Dunfermline, with Sarah just outside the prizes in eigth.
Shane Fenton
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DARREN HITS JACKPOT AT THORNTON
Updated: 2009-07-21
Bathgate sprinter Darren Thomson after so many near misses in 90 metres handicaps this Highland Games season finally hit the target with victory at Sunday's Thornton Highland Games in Fife, the previous day at the Loch Lomond Games at Balloch Thomson had to settle for second place after being beaten in a photo finish by Sam Bates,Tullibody however the Lothian Running Cub man made amends at the Fife venue.
Running from a handicap off 8.5 metres Thomson got up on the line to win his heat in 9.90 seconds and equalled that time in the final when he edged out Pitreavie AC's John Drysdale to take the £200 first prize. Running from a reduced handicap in the 200 metres he was again in the prize money in fifth place.
Other members of the Lothian club were also among the prizes at Thornton, Mhairi Inglis ran a brave race in the Open 800 metres handicap where she finished a gallant runner up being caught in the shadow of the winning post by Scott Robertson, Dunfermline. Mhairi along with Lana Turnbull also ran the Open 1600 metres Handicap but failed to reach a prize money place.
Jill Horsburgh also reached prize money places with a fourth in the Open 1600 metres and a fifth in the Open 3200 metres, Jill's son and daughter Alice and Ian both reached the final of the Youth's 200 metres with Alice in second and Ian fifth, the latter was also runner up in both the Youth's 800 metres and 1600 metres handicaps.
Lauren Arbuckle who was injured in a fall at the Loch Lomond Games crept into the prize money in the Youth's 800 in sixth place.
Shane Fenton
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Arran Relay
Updated: 2009-07-21
Due to injuries there are now 2 places available for the Arran Relay this coming weekend. The race is Sat and all legs are between 8.5-11 miles. Some of us are camping on the Sat night. If you are interested give me a call asap on 01506 890064.
Jill Horsburgh
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Hills and thrills
Updated: 2009-07-21
But thankfully no spills. A week after John and Jim ran the WHW, Herbie MacLean took on the frankly frightening looking Arrochar Alps Hill Race. Herbie completed the 25km race, which takes in four Munros (Ben Vorlich, Ben Vane, Ben Ime and Beinn Narnain), in a mere 5 hours and 37 minutes. He finished just a few seconds behind fellow super-dooper vet (official term for hill runners qualifying for free bus passes), Tom Bowie.
While I've been away Alison McQuillen ran (the runnable bits of) the Carnethy mid week race, while John Malcolm 'ran' Maddy Moss. Now I'm back I don't see why I should let you have all the fun, so see you at Turnhouse on Wednesday for a 7:15 pm kick-off.
Matt Richardson
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DARREN JUST PIPPED [AGAIN] - LAUREN INJURED AT LOCH LOMOND.
Updated: 2009-07-18
There were contrasting fortunes for the Lothian Running Club duo who were in action at the Loch Lomond Highland Games in the Moss o' Balloch Park on Saturday[18th July].
Once again Darren Thomson reached the final of the Open 90 metres handicap and was once again just pipped for the top prize.
Darren won his heat from front marker Sam Bates, however in the six runner final the Bathgate sprinter just failed by inches to overhaul the veteran runner from Tullibody.
In the Youth's 90 metres Handicap 12 year old Lauren Arbuckle looked all set to win her heat, disaster struck though with 15 metres to run with Lauren taking a heavy tumble on the undulating surface.
The Addiewell youngster had to be helped from the track for treatment after spiking herself in the leg.
It didn't deter her from running in the Youth's 200 metres Handicap, she qualified from her heat in second place before going on to take fifth place in the final.
Shane Fenton
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ATHLETES SET FOR BUSY SPELL ON GAMES CIRCUIT
Updated: 2009-07-16
This Saturday sees the start of the busiest spell of the season on the Highland Games circuit with seven events set to take place over the space of nine days.
Lothian Running Club athletes are set to be represented at most of them, the action kick's off with the Loch Lomond Games at Balloch on Saturday where Robert Inglis and Darren Thomson are down to contest the Open events with Lauren Arbuckle in the Youth's races.
It's then into Fife for a Sunday / Monday double header at Thornton and Burntisland, the club is strongly represented at these two meetings with Mhairi, Sarah amd Robert Inglis as well as Jill, Ian and Alice Horsburgh plus Lauren Arbuckle, Lana Turnbull and Darren Thomson all set to be in action at some stage over the two days.
The Tuesday sees the Inverarey Games it's then Mull on the Thursday with the next weekend Airth on the Saturday and St Andrews on the Sunday, any athletes wishing to enter at any of the latter two should do so at some point this weekend.
Shane Fenton
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'FAMOUS' WIN FOR EDEL
Updated: 2009-07-13
Edel Mooney turned in another fine performance to take the Women's title at the Famous Grouse Crieff 10k race on Sunday 12th July.
Edel who completed the course in 38m 29s also placed 12th overall from a total of 247 finishers.
The club's Alan Robertson also contested the race coming home in 80th place in 46m 27s.
Further south in the Scottish Borders, Brian Turner showed good form to finish 4th in the Kelso Crawlers 10k event getting round in 35m 18s.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB TRIO IN THE MONEY AT SUNNY ALVA
Updated: 2009-07-11
Robert Inglis, Darren Thomson and Lauren Arbuckle all enjoyed a profitable day at the Alva Games at a sun kissed Johnstone Park on Saturday[11th July].
Robert Inglis followed up his win at Cupar the previous week by once again racing to victory in the Open 1600 metres Handicap.
Running from a mark of 100 metres Robert firstly wore down the challenge of Scott Green Central AC before overhauling front markers John Thomson Coaltown and Alistair Gibson Polmont to take up the running off the final bend to go on and break the tape in 4 minutes 20.78 seconds.
Darren Thomson has contested the final of every 90 metres Handicap he has contested this season and Alva was no different, he came through both his heat and semi-final before going on to finish fifth in the final.
12 year old Lauren Arbuckle had a very busy afternoon contesting six events, she began by running in the heats of the Youth's 90 metres handicap where she was eliminated.
She then won her heat in the 200 metres prior to finishing 2nd in the final, she was out of the prizes in the 400 metres before going on to place 4th in the 800 metres and 3rd in the 1600 metres. Her relay team also placed 4th
All in all it was a very successful afternoon for the trio.
Shane Fenton
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SEASON'S BEST FOR SARAH AT UK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Updated: 2009-07-10
Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis ran a season's best at the Aviva World Trials and UK Championships at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Friday evening.
Running in the first heat of the Women's 1500 metres, Sarah at 17, who was gaining valuable experience, was the youngest of the 13 runners in a top class line up.
With darkness falling and a chill in the air Sarah turned in a creditable performance to finish in 11th place in 4 minutes 26.97seconds.
The race was won by top British prospect Stephanie Twell.
The only Scot to qualify for the final was Central AC's Morag MacClarty who finished fourth in heat two.
Shane Fenton
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IN THE COURIER
Updated: 2009-07-10
The reports from Cupar Highland Games,Ceres Highland Games, Aviva U-20 and U-23 English Athletics Championships as well as the Red Moss Revolution Race all feature in this weeks West Lothian Courier.
Club athletes took part in all of these events.
Shane Fenton
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FIFE PROVES HAPPY HUNTING GROUND AGAIN
Updated: 2009-07-05
Lothian Running Club athletes enjoyed a successful day in Fife on Sunday [5th July] competing at the Cupar Highland Games.
The Kingdom has proved to be a happy hunting ground for the club athletes this summer with Sarah Inglis doing a double at the Markinch Games and Mhairi Inglis and Darren Thomson triumphing at Newburgh.
On Sunday at Cupar it was the turn of Robert Inglis to emulate his sisters by racing to victory in the Open 1600 metres Handicap, Robert started from the backmark in the field of 10 runners, running from a start of 85 metres he gradually worked his way past his rivals and hit the front with 100 metres to run and go on and break the tape in 4mins 18.10secs.
Darren Thomson has shown consistency in the Open 90 metres races this season and maintained his form at Duffus Park, the Bathgate sprinter won his heat before going on to be a close runner up in the grand final behind David Watson, Kilbarchan AC.
In the Youth events 12 year old Lauren Arbuckle continues to get among the prizes with regularity, Lauren finished second in her heat in the Youth's 90 metres Handicap this qualified her for the final where she finished in third place.
Later in the day she contested the Youth's 800 metres Handicap running another fine race to take second place behind Craig Stephens from the Dunfermline West Fife club.
In the Open 800 metres Handicap Mhairi Inglis finished just outside the prizes in fifth place.
Shane Fenton
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CUPAR GAMES [ROAD/HILL RACE
Updated: 2009-07-04
Anyone looking for a race tomorrow [Sunday 5th] well there is an 8 mile road/hill race which is run in conjunction with Cupar Highland Games in the Duffus Park.
Entries will be accepted on the day with the race usually taking place around 1.15pm.
A contingent of club athletes have already declared to take part in the track events at these Games.
Shane Fenton
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BEDFORD PB FOR SARAH AS TEMPS HIT THE 30s
Updated: 2009-06-30
Running in temperatures in the 30s, Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis smashed her PB for the 3000 metres by an incredible 7.22 seconds on Sunday.
The 17 year old Edinburgh University PE student was competing at the prestigeous Aviva England Athletics U-23 and U-20 Championships and European trials meeting at the Bedford International Athletics Stadium.
Sarah was once again pitched in with a high quality field in the U-20 Women's 3000 metres Championship, but as shown in the past she is not one to shy away from a challenge.
In searing heat, the Lothian athlete powered round the 7.5 laps of the track in a fast 9 minutes 39.65 seconds which placed her in a creditable sixth place behind winner Beth Potter from the Victoria Park,Glasgow club who was the only other Scot in the line up.
Sarah's time was marginally short of the 9m 30s standard for qualification for the European U-20 Championships in Novi Sad, Serbia later this month, that however doesn't detract in any way from another marvellous performance.
This was the third time during June , Sarah, who is the current Scottish Universities outdoor and indoor champion over 3000 metres has lowered her PB over the distance.
Sunday's new figures has also moved her up to second in the U-20 women's 3000 metres Scottish Power10 ranking's for 2009.
Shane Fenton
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LAUREN IN THE MONEY AT CERES GAMES
Updated: 2009-06-27
Lauren Arbuckle was the club's only representative at the Ceres Highland Games in Fife on Saturday 27th June
The games are the oldest in Scotland and all the action takes place on and within a 200 metre circuit.
Lauren contested the the three Youth events on the programme the 90 metres, 200 metres and 800metres and picked up prize-money in two of them.
After being eliminated in her heat in the 90 metres she went on to finish third in the 800, she then contested the 200 and qualified for the final by finishing in second place in her heat.
In the final Lauren produced another fine run to again finish in third place.
Shane Fenton
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No coached session at Dechmont Law
Updated: 2009-06-27
Please be aware that there is no coached session at Dechmont Law this Sunday (28th), nor on Sunday 12th July.
Matt Richardson
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IN THE COURIER
Updated: 2009-06-26
The web-sites news items from last weeks 117th Scottish Senior Athletics Championships as well as the reports from Newburgh Highland Games and the recent Dechmont 10k Trail Race all feature in this weeks West Lothian Courier which is now on sale.
Club athletes participated in all of these events.
Shane Fenton
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ANOTHER BUSY WEEKEND AHEAD
Updated: 2009-06-26
Another busy weekend of athletics action kicks off this evening with the Calderglen 10k and 5k Trail Races which get underway at 7.30 pm.
On Saturday there are Highland Games at Ceres in Fife which are the oldest in Scotland and further North at Drumtochty.
Also on Saturday is the weekly Glasgow 5k Parkrun at Pollok Park.
On Sunday, in the region of 2000 runners are expected to converge on the Fife Institute for the various events at the 27th Glenrothes Road Running Festival with all the action getting underway at 10.30am.
Down South over Saturday and Sunday the Aviva England Athletics U-20 AND U-23 Champioships take place at Bedford where Lothian RC's Sarah Inglis will once again pit herself against the best in Britain in the 3000 metres.
Shane Fenton
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Martin Currie Rob Roy Challenge
Updated: 2009-06-26
Well done to Suzanne Matonti our resident club runner up in Aberdeen ,Suzanne recently took part in gruelling 56 mile run and bike challenge. (you just know its going to be tough when its called a challenge and not a race )The course takes in three checkpoints along the way Balquihidder,Killin and finishing at Kenmore.Suzanne finished the course in 7 hours and 7 mins which was 10 mins quicker than last year .Im also sure Richard Moir also took part so well done to Richard as well
Scott Nelson
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Bog and Burn
Updated: 2009-06-26
Herbie MacLean continues to run well on the hills, competing the Ben Sheann hill race last week in 35:52. I had toyed with the idea of driving up to Strathyre myself but someone very inconsiderately arranged a committee meeting for the same night!
I was one of a record seven Lothian runners to compete at Red Moss last night (watch out Carnethy!). Lothian runners included Ross Milne, Kate Kitchin, Jill Horsburgh, Alison McQuillen, Jim Salvage and Mags Turnbull.
I had a good run, staying on my feet throughout and shaving around 6 seconds from last years time, but still could only see Ross for about the first 200 yards of the race! My improved time was insignificant compared to Alisons, as this year she managed to find her way round without getting lost! In fairness it's easily done - this year it was a role taken on by the sweeper, who missed the turn for Hare Hill and just kept going in the direction of the Kipps.
Jim and Mags seem to enjoy themselves, so much so that Mags has instructed me to identify more 'easy' hill races in the calendar (I can't say I found it that easy).
It was a beautiful evening for a run in the hills and around the reservoir and in true Red Moss tradition, all finishers received a rash of midge bites by way of a momento. I'm off to scratch mine...
Ben Sheann
Red Moss
Matt Richardson
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West Lothian Triathlon
Updated: 2009-06-25
Well done to Emma Laidlaw and Bethany Nelson who both took part in the West Lothian Schools Triathlon
Scott Nelson
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West Highland Way Race 2009
Updated: 2009-06-24
The West Highland Way runs from Glasgow to Fort William, 95 miles long, with 14,000ft of ascent and descent, the majority of which is rough trail. Most walkers complete the route in 5-7 days but each year a race is held with a time-limit of 35 hours. The race record stands at 15hrs 44mins, held by top UK ultrarunner Jez Bragg.
Part of the race rules requires you to have a back-up crew, including a runner or two who can accompany you in the latter stages when you're tired [,delerious and hallucinating]. My team consisted of Louise Newman (my partner) and Lothian runners Mark Kassyk and Alan Robertson. I can't stress enough how grateful I am to them for their excellent support throughout the weekend and to Mags Turnbull for helping put the team together after my initial back-up pulled-out.
And so, for the past six months I've been training for this daft race and lined up with 140 other runners at 1am on 20th June, including fellow Lothian Jim Alexander. Mags Turnbull and Davie Bell unfortunately decided to pull out before the race but I'm sure they'll be back fighting fit in 2010.
You start the race running with a headtorch but gradually the day starts as you continue to push forward at a slow but managable pace. The majority of the field will continue to run in to a second night without stopping and without sleep. Not the leader, though, Carnegie Harrier's Scott Bradley who finished in a superb 16hrs 11 mins or the first lady Sharon Law (19hrs 55mins).
Last year I ran this race in just over 25 hours and really struggled, walking mostly, from just over half-way. This time I was focussed on running well for as long as possible and on sneaking under 24 hours if possible. Fueled by Coke, Red Bull (yup, gave me wings) and tea(!) I'm really happy to have continued running strong to the finish in 22hrs 34mins, which was well within target.
Congrats also to Jim Alexander (supported by Lothian's Mags, Jim Salvage, Teresa McMenemy and Allister Guy) who also ran a PB by over an hour.
Results:
1 Scott Bradley (Carnegie) 16hrs 11mins
2 Jan Lantrik (Netherlands) 16hrs 21mins
3 Richie Cunningham (Carnegie) 16hrs 24mins
14 Sharon Law (unattached) 19hrs 55mins
31 John Malcolm (Lothian) 22hrs 23mins
82 Jim Alexander (Lothian) 28hrs 52mins
122 finishers from 146 starters
John Malcolm
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West Highland Way
Updated: 2009-06-23
A big well done to John Malcolm and Jim Alexander who ran teh entire length of the West Highland way this weekend. Both achieved PBs
John Malcolm 22hrs 34mins
Jim Alexander 28hrs 53mins
Matt Richardson
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CLUB QUARTET CONTEST SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Updated: 2009-06-22
Four athletes represented the club at the Scottish Athletics 117th Scottish National Championships at Pitreavie over the weekend of June 20th/21st.
First up were the duo of Ross Milne and Robert Inglis who contested a very competitive Mens 5000 metres, 14 runners lined up with Ross finishing in 9th place [15m 47.32s] with Robert in 11th [16m 08.21s].
Craig McDowell ran in the heats of the Mens 800 metres but failed to qualify for the semi-final despite a good run of 2m 01.88s which saw him finish in 5th place.
Sarah Inglis lined up in heat two of the Womens 1500 metres and qualified for the following day's final by finishing a close up second to Scottish Cross Country champion Freya Murray in a time of 4m 39.19s.
As expected the final was a hotter affair, Sarah improved on her heat time to 4m 28.53s which placed her fifth behind winner Morag McLarty [4m 18.31s] from Auchterarder who was retaining her title.
Pictures
Shane Fenton
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The Seven Hills of Edinburgh
Updated: 2009-06-22
Graeme Ackland put in an impressive performance at cramp-fest, the Seven Hills earlier today. The Lothian orienteer found his way round the course in 01:52:37, while former club member, David Godfree, now running for Interlopers, was also comfortably under two hours in 01:55:59.
Matt Austin ran in the less competitive Challenge event completing the same course in 02:59:06.
The event is now in its 30th year and is arguably one of the most interesting events in the calendar. While most of the first half of the course is run on the road or at gentle gradients, inviting you to run it like a half-marathon, the second half, from the Braids onwards is largely on hill terrain - a combination almost guaranteed to induce cramp on the downhill sections. After two years the memory is distant enough that I may feel inclined to have another crack at this gem of a race, and would recommend that you do the same!
Full Results
Matt Richardson
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Kirkintilloch 10K
Updated: 2009-06-21
Mark Anderson and Neal Drummond represented the club at the Kirkintilloch 10K on Thursday evening. Mark ran in 44:04 while Neal completed the course in 55:42. Given that the winning time was only just under 36 minutes it can't have been a quick course, so well done to both of them.
Full Results
Matt Richardson
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WINS FOR MHAIRI AND DARREN AT NEWBURGH
Updated: 2009-06-20
Darren Thomsom and Mhairi Inglis both landed wins at the Newburgh Highland Games in Fife on Saturday[20th June].
A big field of 16 runners lined up for the Open 800 metres Handicap with Mhairi one of only two female athletes in the race, however from her start of 170 metres the Lothian runner turned in a sterling performance to hold off the late surges from the backmarkers to break the tape in 1m 51.66s to take the first prize.
Mhairi also contested the Open 1600 metres handicap where she finished just outside the prizes in 6th place, victory in this race went to backmarker Kevin Kane,Inverclyde.
Darren Thomson who was just pipped in the final of the Open 90 metres Handicap at the recent Markinch Games went one better at Robbie's Park, Darren won his heat in 9.48 seconds and improved on that in the final to 9.28 seconds to take the days top prize.
The Bathgate sprinter also reached the final of the Open 200 metres Handicap where he finished once again in the prizes in fourth place.
10 year old Bethany Nelson in her first season on the Games circuit also got among the prizes, she qualified to the final of the Youth's 90 metres handicap after finishing second in her heat, it looked for a moment she might win the final only to be overhauled in the last strides by the backmarkers aand ended up in fourth place.
Bethany also got a prize in the Youth's 1600 metres Handicap finishing in fifth place and also contested the Youth's 800 metres where she finished seventh.
Shane Fenton
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Website Forum
Updated: 2009-06-20
I've replaced that forum that no-one used except for spammers with our shiny new Facebook group. It's generating more posts than the old forum ever did - if you haven't already, sign yourself up.
Forum
Matt Richardson
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SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS THE HIGHLIGHT ON BUSY SUMMER SOLSTICE WEEKEND
Updated: 2009-06-19
Another busy weekend once again looks in prospect with various events taking place around the country.
The major event over the two days will be the 117th Scottish Athletics Senior National Championships which take place at Pitreavie, Dunfermline.
In Fife, on Saturday a handful of the club's athletes will be in action at the Newburgh Highland Games which get underway at 1pm in Robbie's Park.
For those who like a more testing challenge the West Highland Way Race sets off from Milngavie Rail Station at 1am, while for hill climbers the Eildon Two Hills Race gets underway from the Greenyards, Melrose at 3pm.
Staying in the hills, on Sunday, the Falkland Hill Race leaves from the quaint Fife village at 2pm. Further West the East Kilbride Half Marathon and 10k race comes under orders at 9.30am, while half an hour later the Mens Health Forum Scotland 10k Race gets underway in Bellahouston Park.
Shane Fenton
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One space for Arran
Updated: 2009-06-17
There's still one place left for the Round Arran Relay on Sat 25th July. Details previously posted but all legs are between 8-11 miles, all undulating. You can get there and back in a day but a group of us are camping. If interested phone me 01506 890064 and I can tell you more.
Jill Horsburgh
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Lake Districk 14k
Updated: 2009-06-17
Jane Moncrieff and I are going to Derwentwater on 6th September for a trail race. There is also a slower runner/walker option. We will stay overnight. Anyone who is interested in coming with us can sign up for the race at this web site www.lakelandtrails.org but do it quickly as the race is 80% full. Let me know if you are interested so we can plan where to stay.
Saran Jones
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10k TRAIL RACE [REPORT]
Updated: 2009-06-16
The following report plus the National Junior League report have been submitted for publication in this weeks West Lothian Courier.
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Over 150 athletes from far and near contested the annual Dechmont Law 10k Trail Race in Livingston on Sunday.
The popular event is one of the summer's athletics highlights in West Lothian.
Hosts, Lothian Running Club were well represented, with 25 athletes taking part.
And it turned out to be quite a successful day for the club winning both the men's and women's team events as well as four of the women's age group categories.
Edel Mooney who is in a fine vein of form at present 5th overall[35.28] was first female who along with Lynne Murray 39th and 1st FV40 [41.04] and Mhairi Inglis 43rd 1st Junior U-20 female [41.20] made up the winning Women's team.
The triumphant Men's trio were Brian Turner who finshed a good 3rd overall[34.42], Colin Eades 11th[37.42] and Harry Mullholland 17th [38.46].
The club were also succeessful in the FV 50 section with Jill Horsburgh 89th [41.20] winning.
Other club placing's and times were 23rd Scott Nelson[39.21], 29th Alan McIntosh [40.01], 34th Matt Richardson[40.51], 38th Mike Lieberman[41.03], 46th David Berrill[41.36], 52nd Richard Docherty[42.26], 57th John Malcolm[42.43], 61st Alan Robertson[43.00], 70th Jim Alexander[43.50], 71st Mark Anderson[43.51], 83rd Richard Moir[45.41], 97th Lorna Eades[47.27], 108th Claire Shanley[48.46], 116th Ted Finch[50.03], 129th Gordon Little[52.22], 130th Mary Little[52.34], 136th Jennifer Laing[54.19], 138th Neil Drummond[54.33].
The overall race winner was David Simpson, Willowfield in an excellent time of [32.22]. A total of 153 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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SARAH TRIUMPHS AGAIN AS ROBERT RECORDS THIRD SUCCESSIVE PB
Updated: 2009-06-15
Robert Inglis liking for the National Junior League continued at the weekend with his third successive PB, at match one in Liverpool, Robert, running for the composite Forth Valley team set new figures for the 3000 metres with a 9m 09.28s, then in match number two at Grangemouth he lowered his 1500 metres mark to 4m.14.00s and on Sunday lopped off another 3 seconds of his 3000 time with a 9m 06.90s after finishing third at Manchester.
In a competition where you just muck in and help your team to as many points as possible Robert also won the 2000 metres Steeplechase B race in 6m 38.09s.
Sarah Inglis has also shown her versatility in the Junior league and on Sunday she recorded a fourth win, Sarah's victory in the Women's 1500 metres A race where she recorded a time of 4m 32.28s means she has now won over four different distances in the competition, having previously succeeded over 800 metres, 3000 metres and the 1500 metres steeplechase.
Lothian RC's Lana Turnbull and Rachael McIlwraith were also in action picking up points in the Womens 400 metres hurdles, 1500 metres steeplechase and javelin.
When all the results on the day were collated the Forth Valley team finished in fifth place as they strive to consolodate their position in the Premier League.
Shane Fenton
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Dechmont Trail Race
Updated: 2009-06-14
The PROVISIONAL 10K and Fun Run results are now available
The 10K prize winners were as follows:
1st Male - David Simpson (Willowfield) - 32:22
2nd Male - Alan Ramage (Unattached) - 34:09
3rd Male - Brian Turner (Lothian RC) - 34:42
1st M40 Male - Alan Derrick (Calderglen Harriers) - 41:06
1st M50 Male - John Graham (Edinburgh AC) - 39:02
1st M60 Male - Stuart Waugh (Calderglen Harriers) - 41:06
1st Junior (U20) Male - Euan Martin - Falkirk Victoria Harriers - 39:51
1st West Lothian Male - William Garrick (2nd Scots - Army) - 36:55
1st Female - Edel Mooney (Lothian RC) - 35:28
2nd Female - Clare Thompson (Bellahouston Road Runners) - 39:41
3rd Female - Lynn Morrice (Portobello) - 39:54
1st F40 - Lynne Murray (Lothian RC) - 41:04
1st F50 - Jill Horsburgh (Lothian RC) - 46:23
1st F60 - Sheila Strain (East Lothian Orienteers) - 53:29
1st Junior (U20) Female - Mhairi Inglis (Lothian RC) - 41:20
1st West Lothian Female - Claire Gordon (Unattached) - 46:25
Team Results
Lothian RC made our numbers count to win both Categories
Male Team
Brian Turner
Colin Eades
Harry Mulholland
Female team
Edel Mooney
Lynne Murray
Mhairi Inglis
If you find any errors or omissions, please contact Mags Turnbull
There are lots of photos here
If you have any more that you wouldn't mind us publishing, please send them on to Me
10K Results
Fun Run Results
Matt Richardson
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LESLEY SOLE CLUB RUNNER AT SKYE
Updated: 2009-06-13
Lesley McGiffen was the club's sole reprsentative at Saturday's [13th June] Isle of Skye Half Marathon.
This was Lesley's third half marathon this year having peviously contested the events at Loch Leven and Alloa.
She completed the 13.1m course which started and finished at Portree High School in 2h 05m 26s which was only marginally slower than her 2h 04m 30s she recorded at Loch Leven.
Lesley placed 211th and 9th FV40, a total of 290 runners completed the island course.
Shane Fenton
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No training this Sunday
Updated: 2009-06-13
Just in case you were unaware, there is not training at Dechmont this Sunday due to another event taking place at the venue. Please turn up anyway and take part.
Matt Richardson
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ANOTHER BUSY WEEKEND IN PROSPECT
Updated: 2009-06-12
It looks like being another hectic weekend for athletes with events taking place all over the country and further afield.
For locals the highlight will be Sunday's annual Dechmont Law 10k Trail Race and 2k Fun Run organised by the club, the action gets underway from Deans H S Livingston at 10.30am with the Fun Run, followed by the 10k at 11am.
Also on Sunday a number of the clubs junior athletes will be representing the composite Forth Valley team at the third match in the National Junior League in Manchester.
Following on from their successful day at the Markinch Highland Games last Sunday the club will be represented at this Sunday's Strathmore Highland Games which are held within the grounds of Glamis Castle.
For the older runners the Scottish Athletics Masters Championships take place at Pitreavie[Dunfermline] also on Sunday.
Firstly, on Saturday, among the events taking place is the weekly Glasgow parkrun which gets underway from Pollok Park at 9.30am.
Further afield, the Isle of Skye Half Marathon sets off at 10.30am.
Shane Fenton
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GAMES DOUBLE FOR GALLANT SARAH----DARREN JUST PIPPED FOR TOP PRIZE.
Updated: 2009-06-09
Lothian Running Club enjoyed a successful day at the Markinch Highland Games in Fife on Sunday.
Sarah Inglis was in sparkling form as she landed a double while sprinter Darren Thomson was just pipped at the post in the race for the day's top prize in the 90 metres handicap.
Running from a handicap of 190 metres in the Open 1600 metres Handicap, Sarah strode out majestically to break the tape in 4m 18.75s to come home ahead of backmarker Kevin Cane, Inverclyde with her brother Robert in third place, a total of 18 runners contested the race.
The 3200 metres Handicap had the big Fife crowd on their feet as Sarah had to show all her grit and determination to once again hold off Kevin Cane, the latter, who is one of Scotland's top middle distance runners started from scratch giving away starts of up to 500 metres.
Following her earlier win Sarah was penalised 30 metres and started from the 360 metres mark, once again the Lothian athlete put her rivals to the sword with the exception of backmarker Cane who lap after lap gradually ate in to Sarah's lead and at the bell there were still 40 metres between the duo, however the Inverclyde man put in a late surge down the back straight and with the crowd on their feet he just failed to peg back the gallant Sarah who held on to win by 5 metres in 9m 44.97s.
Robert Inglis again came through late to take third place in what was a tremendous race.
Darren Thomson just failed to land the biggest prize of the day in the Open 90 metres Handicap, the Bathgate sprinter won both his heat and semi-final but in a photo finish in the final he was just pipped in the shadow of the post by Cameron Smith, Tullibdy.
Thomson also won through to the final of the Open 200 metres where he finished in fifth place.
The Lothian youth runners were also in action at the games, Hannah Stewart, in her first ever race on the games circuit along with Alice Horsburgh both reached the final of the Youth's 90 metres Handicap finishing fifth and sixth respectively.
Lauren Arbuckle came home in fourth place in the Youth's 800 metres Handicap and third in both the Youth's 400metres and 1600 metres Handicap's, in the latter, club pair Bethany Nelson was fifth with Alice Horsburgh in sixth.
Shane Fenton
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ANOTHER HILL WIN FOR EDEL
Updated: 2009-06-09
Lothian club runners were also in action in the hills at the weekend, Edel Mooney followed up her recent Black Rock win by claiming victory in the Women's race at the 14th Glas Tulaichean[Uphill] Race at Spittal of Glenshee while Tosh Brannan finished in 19th place in the Gargunnock Hill Race in Stirlingshire.
Shane Fenton
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Edinburgh Marathon
Updated: 2009-06-07
A full week since the Marathon and I have learnt that Scott Balfour was first M60, completing the course in 2:53:49, in the heat.
I know a number of our other runners competed, but the race is far to big to scan the entire results, so if you ran and want your result to be made public, please let me know.
Matt Richardson
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CLUB RUNNERS SET FOR A HIGHLAND FLING
Updated: 2009-06-05
The Lothian Running Club will once again be well represented at this Sunday's[June 7th] Markinch Highland Games in the the Fife town's John Dixon Park.
Robert, Sarah and Mhairi Inglis along with Lana Turnbull are all entered to run in the Open 800,1600 and 3200 metres Handicaps.
Darren Thomson is down to contest the Open 90, 200, 400 and 800 metres Handicaps while club Youth athletes Lauren Arbuckle, Bethany Nelson and Alice Horsburgh are declared for the Youth's 90, 200 ,400, 800, and 1600 metres Handicaps.
There is also an Open and Youth's Relay which usually guarantees most runners leave with some prize-money.
Track events get underway at 12.30pm.
Anyone wishing to enter the Strathmore Highland Games at Glamis Castle [Sunday June 14th] should note that entries close for that event this Sunday with handicapper Adam Crawford who will be at Markinch. Robert Inglis won the 3200 metres Handicap there last year.
Shane Fenton
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BUSY MIDWEEK
Updated: 2009-06-02
Anyone looking for a midweek run have a number events to choose from on what is a busy midweek.
This Wednesday's weekly Self Transcendence race is a 5k at Silverknowes in Edinburgh.
Over in Fife, the Hill of Tarvit 5 mile race leaves from the village of Ceres nr Cupar.
Heading West you have the choice of the Kilpatrick Hill Race from Old Kilpatrick Sports Ground or the Callander Crags Race..
The Polaroid series race this Thursday is the Dumbarton 10k.
All the aforementioned events come under orders at 7.30pm
Shane Fenton
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We're on Facebook
Updated: 2009-06-01
What better way to put a dent in your productivity at work or wile away the evenings (when not running, of course)?
Link
Matt Richardson
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TURNER RUNNER-UP AT POLLOK PARK
Updated: 2009-06-01
Lothian Running Club's Brian Turner finished runner-up in the weekly Glasgow parkrun on Saturday 30th May.
Brian completed the 5k course within Pollok Park in 16m 35s, which is 21 seconds outside his PB for the circuit.
Harry Mullholland made his race debut and finished a good 19th getting round in 19m 27s. A total of 210 runners took part.
Shane Fenton
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Cape Wrath Marathon
Updated: 2009-05-31
Hoping to escape Mags' wrath for not putting this up sooner. Last weekend six Lothian runners contested the Cape Wrath Marathon. Conditions were cold and wet so no sun tans this year (bet that some of the runners at Edinburgh today would have preferred that type of weather). Results as follows:
3hrs 35mins - Alan Robertson
3hrs 57mins - Teresa McMenemy (1st Lady Vet)
4hrs 17mins - Jim Alexander
4hrs 18mins - Mags Turnbull
4hrs 35mins - Allister Guy
4hrs 35mins - Jim Salvage
Well done to everyone
Photos
Matt Richardson
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IAN AND LAUREN IN THE MONEY AT BLACKFORD
Updated: 2009-05-30
Saturday 30th May saw the 2009 Highland Games season open at Blackford in Perthshire.
On a glorious sunny afternoon four club members contested the races with two picking up prize money and the other pair just missing out.
In the Youth's 800 metres handicap, Lauren Arbuckle, now in her third season on the circuit ran a fine race to finish runner-up behind winner Rachael Adamson, Central AC, while 10 year old Ian Horsburgh in his first ever race on the Games circuit was in the money in fourth place.
Ian's sister Alice[PICTURED RIGHT] just missed out on a prize in fifth place, the same position her mother Jill occupied in the Open 1600 metres handicap.
A good entry from the club have already declared to run at the Markinch Highland Games in Fife next Sunday, June 7th.
Shane Fenton
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WEST LOTHIAN HALF MARATHON
Updated: 2009-05-29
[UPDATE REPORT BELOW.]
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Shane Fenton
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SOME LIKE IT HOT, THEY WILL HAVE TO.
Updated: 2009-05-29
It look's likely to be sweltering conditions for the 13,000 participants who will tramp around the streets of the capital for this Sunday's[May 31st] Albert Bartlett Edinburgh Marathon.
The runners are due to come under orders at 9am. for the Airdrie based sponosored event.
Also on Sunday for those who don't want to run just so far, the St Andrews Hospice 10k Road Race takes place from Strathclyde Park at 10.30am.
However, before all that, on Saturday 30th May, the 2009 Scottish Highland Games Association season gets underway with the Blackford Highland Games in Perthshire, the traditional pipe-opener.
Saturday also sees the weekly Glasgow parkrun in Pollok Park with the athletes going to the post at 9.30am.
The local Gala's, Fete's and Festival season is also kicking off and Saturday sees the ASICS Haddington Festival 5 mile Road Race setting off from the town's Neilson Park at 3pm.
Where-ever you intend to compete this weekend take plenty liquid on board.
Shane Fenton
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MARKINCH HIGHLAND GAMES
Updated: 2009-05-28
Markinch Highland Games in Fife have been well attended and very profitable for athletes from Lothian RC in recent years, hopefully this year will be no different.
However anyone wishing to take part at the Games on Sunday June 7th should have their entries in by this Sunday May 31st.
If you are interested in taking part in any of the events[list below] get in touch with Mary Inglis and she will keep you right on how to enter or make direct contact with the handicapper Adam Crawford 01592753439.
MARKINCH HIGHLAND GAMES 7TH JUNE 2009
JOHN DIXON PARK MARKINCH.
ENTRIES CLOSE SUNDAY 31ST MAY
OPEN 90 METRES £300 £100 £50 £30 £20 £20
OPEN 200 METRES £60 £30 £20 £10 £10 £10 £10£10
OPEN 400 METRES £50 £30 £20 £10 £10 £10
OPEN 800 METRES £100 £50 £30 £10 £10 £10
OPEN 1600 METRES £100 £50 £30 £10 £10 £10
OPEN 3200 METRES £70 £30 £20 £10 £10 £10
OPEN RELAY £40 £32 £24 £16
YOUTHS 90 METRES £30 £15 £10 £5 £5 £5.
YOUTHS 200 METRES £30 £20 £15 £5 £5 £5 £5 £5
YOUTHS 400 METRES £40 £25 £15 £10 £5 £5
YOUTHS 800 METRES £40 £20 £15 £5 £5 £5
YOUTHS 1600 METRES £60 £30 £25 £15 £10 £10
YOUTHS RELAY £20 £16 £12 £8
All races are handicaps with the exception of the relays.
Shane Fenton
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HALF MARATHON WIN FOR SUZANNE
Updated: 2009-05-27
Lothian Running Club's Suzanne Matonti emerged as the winner of the Women's race at the inaugural West Lothian Half Marathon which started and finished in Meadow Park, Bathgate on Sunday 24th May.
Suzanne completed the course which took in surrounding town's and villages in 91m 56s for 14 th overall but first female, fellow club runner Marie Storrie completed in 103m 38s for 41st overall and third female.
In the Men's race, David Simmons got round in 82m 11s for a good third place while Matt Richardson paid the price for trying to keep up with Suzanne Matonti in the early stages of the race and eventually finished 18th in 94m 26s.
Richard Moir made a return to competitive action and finished in 39th place in 103m 32s.
139 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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DOUBLE FOR SARAH AND PB FOR ROBERT
Updated: 2009-05-26
Representing Team Forth Valley In the second match in the 2009 National Junior League at Grangemouth, Sarah Ingis was in double winning form while her brother Robert recorded a PB.
Sarah raced to victory in the Women's 800 metres 'A' race in a time of 2m:15.10s, which was marginally short of her PB for the distance, she followed up that success with a comfortable win in the Women's 1500 metres Steeplechase 'A' race completing the course in 5m:19.07s.
Brother Robert who recorded a PB for the 3000 metres in the first match in the league in Liverpool last month, did so again , this time in the 1500 metres, running in the Men's 'A' race he stopped the clock at 4m:14.00s in finishing in 4th place.
Lothian RC duo Lana Turnbull and Rachael McIlwraith were also in action, Lana took 3rd spot in the Women's 1500 metres 'B' race in 5m:36.53s and 4th in the Women's 3000 'A' event with a time of 11m 57.05s.
Rachael contested the Women's 3000 metres 'B' race where she finished runner-up in 12m;25.35s.
Overall Team Forth Valley finished a good 4th of the eight teams on the day.
Shane Fenton
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EDEL FIRST BACK IN PUB AT BLACK ROCK
Updated: 2009-05-25
Edel Mooney turned in a marvellous performance over the sands of the Pettycur Bay beach at Kinghorn in Fife to take the Women's title at the 22nd running of the Black Rock '5' Race on Friday 22nd May.
A record 730 runners contested the race which leaves from the village heads out across the yawning stretch of sand, round the Black Rock and back again before finishing in front of the Ship Tavern with every finisher getting a welcome free bottle of beer.
Edel completed the course in an excellent 26:45 for overall 26th place but more importantly first female.
There were a trio of male club runners also in the race, MV40 entrant David Bathgate came home in 110th spot[30:22] with MV50 pair Peter Weeks[31:12] and Mike Lieberman[31:28] in 133rd and 148th respectively.
Photos
Shane Fenton
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CLUB ATHLETES TO THE FORE AT COLLEGE 5K
Updated: 2009-05-25
Club athletes dominated at the recent West Lothian College 5k Road Race taking the top prize in three of the categories.
Overall race winner and first male was Brian Turner in a time of 17m 24s with Alistair Robertson making it a club 1-2 in [17:55], next to complete in 6th and 7th and in nearly the same time were Kenton Jones[20:04] and Matt Richardson [20:05], the duo also took 2nd and 3rd places in the MV category.
Lynne Murray and Louise Crilley made it a first two for the club in the female classification, Lynne crossed the finish line in 8th place in [20:44] followed by Louise in 12th [21:19].
A 13th place finish for Christopher Rumbles [21:41] gave him the Junior prize, other Lothian Club finishers were 26th Neil Drummond[24:39], 31st Phil Caldwell[25:42] and 47th Ian Hall[32:49].
Shane Fenton
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Arran camp site
Updated: 2009-05-25
This is the camp site that we want to try this year. As it is by the sea there will hopefully be less midges. As it looks good, I advise booking.
Seal Shore Campsite
Saran Jones
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Arran Relay
Updated: 2009-05-24
We have now been offered a second team place for the Round Arran Relay on Sat 25th July. Al legs follow the coast and range from 7.5 miles to 11.5 miles- all fairly undulating but very scenic. A minibus will be going early Sat am, staying overnight at a campsite so that we can have a social evening and returning Sunday late afternoon. Its a very social weekend and on the Sunday you can do as much or as little as you please. Or you could just go there and back in a day using shared transport. If you're interested let me know- 01506 890064 or email-horsburgh82@btinternet.com.
Jill Horsburgh
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HOME OR AWAY THIS WEEKEND.
Updated: 2009-05-22
Unless you fancy travelling to Tiree, Stornoway or the Mull of Kintyre[ and i am quite sure some of you might well be] you will have to make do with the fare served up on your own doorstep this weekend.
Not a lot happening on Saturday, the weekly Glasgow parkrun, which has been attended by club runners in recent weeks, takes place as usual in the Pollok Park, the 5k race sets off at 9.30am.
On Sunday, the action all takes place on the doorstep, the West Lothian Half Marathon sets off from Meadow Park, Bathgate at 9.30am, while a short time later, just along the road, the Carmondean Primary School, Livingston 5k and 2k races are under orders at 10.45am with the fun run setting off at 10.00am.
Also on Sunday a few of the club's junior athletes will be representing the composite Forth Valley team at Grangemouth in the second match of the 2009 National Junior League.
If the action close to home is not for you then the Dunblane Hydro 7.5 mile road race takes place from the well known hotel at 1pm.
Shane Fenton
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3RD TIME LUCKY AS ALEC BREAKS 13:00
Updated: 2009-05-21
Lothian Running Club's Alec Agnew has finally broken through the 13.00 minute mark in the 2 mile Self Transcendence races at the Meadows in Edinburgh.
In the weekly series of races, Alec recorded 13:18 on the 6th May, seven days later on the 13th he bettered that to 13:02, then on the 20th, Alec who competes in the MV50 category finally broke through the 13 minute mark with a fine 12:51 which placed him 3rd in his age group.
The races at the Meadows take place every Wednesday and are open to everyone just turn up and enter on the night.
Shane Fenton
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT EVENTS
Updated: 2009-05-19
If you are looking for a midweek hill race then head to Perth on Wednesday evening, the annual Kinnoull Hill Race, which is over a scenic one lap 4 mile course leaves from Branklyn Gardens just off the Dundee Road at 7.30pm.
At the Meadows in Edinburgh, the weekly Self Transcendence road race over 2 miles gets underway at 7pm.
Nearer to home, the annual West Lothian College 5k Road Race takes place at 7pm from the College, entry is limited to the first 150 on a first come first served basis.
Friday nights Black Rock Race at Kinghorn,Fife is now fully subscribed.
Shane Fenton
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ARRAN & LOCH LEVEN
Updated: 2009-05-17
Ross Milne turned in another excellent performance to finish in 3rd place in Saturday's[May 16th] Loch Leven Half Marathon.
Ross completed the course which winds it's way round the Loch in 1h 13m 03s, this was just under a couple of minutes slower than his time when finishing in 4th place in the Alloa Half Marathon in March.
It was not surprising with the weather turning inclement at times.
The club were also represented in the race by David Bathgate and Lesley McGiffen, David got round in 1:35:04 for 113th place, while Lesley bettered her Alloa time by nearly 11 minutes with a 2:04:13 which placed her 420th.
Over 500 runners completed the course.
GOATFELL HILL RACE[Isle of Arran]
Tosh Brannan continues his escapades in the hills, on Saturday[May16th] he and fellow club mate David Bell crossed the water to Brodick on the Isle of Arran to contest the gruelling Goatfell Hill Race.
Both athletes turned in sterling performances on a day which saw many of the runners nursing minor knocks and bruises.
Tosh completed in 1:39:08 for 18th place and 8th MV40 while David's time of 1:48:08 placed him 42nd of the 81 finishers.
Shane Fenton
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UNSETTLED WEATHER IN PROSPECT FOR WEEKEND ACTION
Updated: 2009-05-15
It looks set to be a weekend of unsettled weather, with below average temperatures, which won't be ideal for the 600 or so runners who are expected to pound round the scenic shores of Loch Leven on Saturday for the annual half marathon.
The race gets underway from the Bridgend Industrial Estate at 1pm with no entries being accepted on the day.
Also on Saturday, the weekly Glasgow parkrun 5k event takes place in Pollok Park at 9.30am, while further North, the Highland Perthshire Bridge to Bridge race takes place from Victoria Park, Aberfeldy from 1pm with entries accepted on the day.
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Staying in Perthshire on Sunday, the Strathallan 5 mile road race will be held at 2pm at Strathallan School nr Bridge of Earn, entries will be accepted on the day until the 100 limit has been reached.
Also on Sunday the Monklands Half Marathon and 5k race plus Childrens Fun Run takes place from Drumpellier Park with the action getting underway at 10 am.
In Fife, the Ouarriers 5k and 1 mile childrens race sets off from Legends Bar, Anstruther at 11am while further along the coast the Sky Class 5k departs Portobello Promenade at 10am.
Looking ahead to mid-week the annual West Lothian College 5k Road Race takes place on Wednesday 20th May at 7pm from the College, entry is limited to the first 150 on a first come first served basis.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB QUARTET IN MEADOWS ACTION
Updated: 2009-05-14
A group of four club runners contested the latest race in the weekly self-transcendence series held at the Meadows in Edinburgh on Wednesday[May 13th].
Ross Milne was the first Lothian atlete home in 7th place, covering the 2 mile course in 10m 09s.
He was folloewd over the line by Alistair Robertson in 20th [11:14], Christopher Rumbles 36th [12:00] and Alex Agnew [MV50], 64th [13:02].
Shane Fenton
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BEN LOMOND + WEEKEND ROUND-UP
Updated: 2009-05-12
On what was a busy weekend of athletics Lothian Running Club members were in action in various events up and down the country.
The club athletes who contested the Ben Lomond Hill Races which incorporated the Scottish Junior Championships had to endure horrendous conditions of wind, rain and driving snow.
Alistair Robertson and Christopher Rumbles contested the Boys Under-19 Championship finishing 3rd and 5th respectively while in the Girls Under-16 event Lana Turnbull came home in 6th place.
In the Senior Mens race Tosh Brannan was the clubs sole representative finishing a fine 32nd overall and 12th MV40, a total of a 120 athletes completed the gruelling course.
Further North, Suzanne Matonti who earlier this year was part of the Lothian quartet that won silver medals in the Scottish Road Relay Championships placed a good 44th and 3rd female in the Benromach 10k race at Forres which is part of the Northern Scot 10k series, 230 runners completed.
Neil Drummond made his debut at the weekly series of Glasgow parkrun events.
Running in the VM 50-54 category he completed the 5k course in 24:37 finishing 10th in his own category and 94th overall out of a total of 136 finishers.
The club were also represented at the Penicuik 10k race on Saturday[9thMay], Mike Lieberman completed in 44:14 for 58th place while Lesley McGiffen followed up her recent Kinross run with a time of 59:04 for 178th a total of 197 runners completed the course.
In Fife 665 runners completed the City of Dunfermline Half Marathon with the club's David Simmoms finishing in an excellent 14th place in 1h 21m 19s
John Malcolm also contested the race and got round in 1:45.42 for 233rd place.
This report has also been submitted to West Lothian Courier.
Shane Fenton
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FINE EFFORT FROM TOSH IN TESTING CONDITIONS
Updated: 2009-05-10
Despite having to endure horrendous conditions of wind, driving rain and snow Tosh Brannan turned in a fine effort to finish a good 32nd out of 120 finishers at the Ben Lomond Hill Race at Rowardennan on Saturday[May9th]
Tosh who contested the gruelling Stuc a'Croin race the week before completed the arduous course in 1h 30m 40s.
In an amazing finish Brian Marshal[HELP] and visiting American Judson Cake dead-heated for first place.
Shane Fenton
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HECTIC WEEKEND IN PROSPECT
Updated: 2009-05-08
This weekend[May 9-10] looks like being the busiest on the athletics calander to date this year, with a multitude of events taking place all over the country.
On the track the Scottish Athletics u-15 and u-17 Closed Championships along with the Inter-Regional Championships take place over the two days at Wishaw, while in the hills the Ben Lomond Junior Hill Races incorporating the Scottish Junior Championships and Junior league get underway at Rowardean nr Drymen.
Further North, the Cateran Trail Relay Race and 23 mile individual race start off from Blairgowrie while nearer to home the Penicuik 10k Road Race sets off at 2.15pm. The weekly Glasgow parkrun 5k race takes place in Pollok Park.
Staying in Glasgow, on Sunday, the Ignis Asset Management Women's 10k race will be staged in Bellahouston Park. In Perthshire, the 8.5 mile Glen Lednock Road Race sets off from Comrie nr Crieff at 10.30am.
There will also be plenty of action in the Kingdom of Fife on Sunday, hundreds of runners will take to the roads of Dunfermline for the City of Dunfermline Half Marathon, the event incorporates the Scottish Athletics Half Marathon Championship and is also the 4th event in the Stewarts Road Race GP.
Along the Regional road at the Fife Institute in Glenrothes the Scottish 50k Road Race Championships take place at 10am.
For full list of events over the weekend check out the SA web-site.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB REPRESENTED AT KINROSS
Updated: 2009-05-07
The club was represented at the recent [30th April] Kinross PTA 10k race within the grounds of Kinross House.
First Lothian runner home in 60th place in a time of 41:58 was Peter Weeks, next came Jim Alexander in 96th in 44:34 with Neil Drummond in 158th at 51:30.
Sole female representative was Lesley McGiffen who completed in 56:20 which saw her finish 201st.
A total of 228 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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MIDWEEK ACTION NOW IN FULL SWING
Updated: 2009-05-04
With the evening's lengthening the midweek action is getting into full swing
This midweek sees action in the East ,West and North, Tuesday night sees the second in the Krunce series of hill races at Rotten O'Gairn nr Aberdeen, this 3.5 mile race with a 500 feet climb is held on the first Tuesday of each month through to September beginning at 7pm.
The Self Transcendence series of weekly races at the Meadows in Edinburgh are also underway, this Wednesday[6th May] it is a 2 mile race, starting at 7pm.
Over in Fife on the same evening the Strathkinness[nr St Andrews] to Blebo Craigs 4.5 mile road race gets underway at 7.30pm from Strathkinnes.
If you are intending running the Troon Tortoises 10k on Wednesday evening and your not already entered don't bother the race is now full.
Shane Fenton
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Mini + Junior Edinburgh Run
Updated: 2009-05-04
Andrew Lickley was 4th boy home in Sunday's Mini Edinburgh Run. He covered the 1.5k in 6:04, was just edged out of 3rd place in the last few metres, and finished only about 5 seconds behind the winner.
Amy Lickley (9) was 6th girl (out of 80) in the 9-11 age group of the Junior Edinburgh Run. Her time for the 2.5k race was 11:09.
Great running, Andrew and Amy!!
Robin Lickley
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DUO CONTEST STUC A 'CHROIN
Updated: 2009-05-03
Club duo Tosh Brannan and Herbie McLean contested the gruelling Stuc a 'Chroin Hill Race on Saturday at Strathyre, Perthshire.
The race which is part of the British and SHR Championship series attracted runners from all over Britain.
In finishing in 147th, Tosh just failed by a whisker to break the 3 hour mark completing in 3:00:59.
Herbie placed 244th of the 318 finishers and 10th MV60 IN 3:34:07.
Shane Fenton
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ANOTHER CATEGORY VICTORY FOR SCOTT IN 20 MILE EVENT
Updated: 2009-05-02
Lothian Running Club's Scott Balfour turned in an another excellent performance to claim the MV60 top prize at Saturday's [2ndMay] 20 mile Edinburgh to North Berwick Road Race .
Scott also put many of his younger rivals in the shade by finishing 27th out of a total of 186 finishers, Scott completed the course in 2h18m24s.
The next Lothian runner home was another Scott,Nelson, who finished the course in 2:29.43 in 57th place and 7th MV40.
Jim Alexander completed in 2:50.22 for 120th place just ahead of Mags Turnbull in 127th 2:52.06.
The second of the club female finishers was Diane Holt in 167th place in 3:09.13 with Alistair Guy the final club finisher in 176th place in 3:09.13.
Shane Fenton
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S.H.G.A. [NEW WEB-SITE]
Updated: 2009-05-02
The Scottish Highland Games Association launched it's brand new web-site this week.
The totally re-vamped site coincides with the opening of the 2009 season which begins with Blackford [Perthshire] Highland Games on Saturday 30th May.
Here is the link for the new web-site.
http://www.shga.co.uk/
Shane Fenton
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Team West Lothian
Updated: 2009-04-30
Young Lothian athletes were out in force at Pitreavie on Wed 22 April for the first fixture of the JSB Plumbing League. Competing alongside athletes from the Linlithgow and Livingston clubs team west lothian managed a placing of 4th out of 7 teams.Special mention must go to Brooke Tierney who won the u15 girls 1500m in a time of 5m52.9secs and Lauren Arbuckle who was first in the u13 girls 800m in 2m50.5sec.Also competing in arange of track and field events were Conor Anderson,Alice and Iain Horsburgh, Sam Jones, Emma Laidlaw, Gavin McCreadie, Marie McLaughlin, Abbie Millar, Bethany Nelson and Hazel and Rebecca Shanley.Well done to everyone. for full results see the Scottish athletics website.
Jill Horsburgh
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BANK HOLIDAY ACTION ON HILL ROAD AND TRACK
Updated: 2009-04-30
It promoses to be a busy Bank Holiday weekend with action on roads hill and track.
Saturday[2nd[ sees the Edinburgh to North Berwick 20 mile road race.
Registration is at Meadowbank with the race getting underway from Portobello Promenade at 11am.
Further West the Neilston Pad Race which is a trail event over 4.5miles comes under orders from the Neilston Showground at 2pm.
The weekly Glasgow parkrun over 5k takes place at the Pollok Park at the usual start time of 9.30am.
Saturday's Stuc a ~Chroin Hill Race at Strathyre nr Callander is part of the British Championship Series. The race which is over a distance of 22km and a 1500 metre climb sets off at 1pm.
On the track, the British University's Track and Field Championships take place in Bedford and runs for three days through to Bank Holiday Monday.
On Sunday, anyone who was able to afford the overpriced £24 entry fee will be taking part in the Bupa Great Edinburgh 10k Run, the race is being televised on Channel 5 from 10am.
Shane Fenton
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Scottish Schools X country
Updated: 2009-04-28
Well done to Alice Horsburgh and Bethany Nelson who ran in the Scottish Schools X Country through at Kirkaldy on Saturday, Alice finished in 41st place with 150 primary 7 girls competing.Bethany finished in 10 place in the primary 6 race ,with 150 girls competing
Scott Nelson
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Flora London Marathon
Updated: 2009-04-28
We had the following club runners take part in the hot London Marathon on sunday first back in a impressive time of 2.29.20 was Ross Milne in what im sure is his first marathon attempt finishing in 52 place over all .Next back was Steve Laurie in 3.25.42 finishing in 3076 place ,Harry Mullholand 3.27.08 placed 3259 ,Matt Austin getting a pb in 3.29.26 finishing 3571 and Marrie Storrie also getting a pb of 3.48.10 finishing in 1181.Over all there were 35,000 runners taking part .The ballot is already open for next years event for any would be marathon runners.
Scott Nelson
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JUNIOR ATHLETES SHOW THEIR VERSATILITY
Updated: 2009-04-27
Athletes from the Lothian Running Club were in action on Sunday representing the composite Forth Valley team at the opening match of the 2009 National Junior League.
The competition which is for under-17 and under-20 athletes saw the Forth Valley team win promotion in 2008 so this season are competing in the more competitive Northern Premier Division.
Sunday's opening meeting took place at a windy Wavertree Stadium in Liverpool.
The Lothian Club athletes did particularly well considering they had to partake in slightly different events to what they are used to, all in the quest for points.
Sarah Inglis won the Women's 3000 metres 'A' race in 10.07.03 with brother Robert finishing second in the Men's equivalent in a new PB time of 9.09.10.
The club's three female representatives had a busy afternoon, taking part in a number of events.
Apart from her aforementioned 3000 run, Sarah Inglis also came home in second place in the Women's 1500 metres 'A' race[4:41.77], and along with Rachael McIlwraith ran a leg of the Women's 4x400 relay finishing 5th.
Rachael also won the Women's 1500 metres steeplechase 'B' race[5:58.89] and was 4th in the Women's 400 metres hurdles 'B' race[76.12]. Lana Turnbull was also in action, with a 3rd place in the Womens 800 metres 'B' race[2:30.83] and 7th in the Women's 1500 metres steeplechase 'A' race.[5:54.45]
Yes, you certainly have to be versatile to take part in the Junior League, at the end of the day Forth Valley finished 5th of the eight teams.
Match number two takes place at Grangemouth on Sunday May 24th.
Shane Fenton
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ORGANISERS PULL PLUG ON DUNDEE HALF MARATHON
Updated: 2009-04-26
I don't know if anyone from club had entered or was intending to enter, but the 2009 Dundee City Half Marathon which was due to take place on Sunday 21st June has been cancelled.
The race,which also included team relay's was part of the East Coast Series along with the recent Edinburgh Half Marathon and the Dunfermline Half Marathon which takes place on Sunday 10th May.
380 runners had already entered for the Dundee race.
Shane Fenton
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Highland Fling
Updated: 2009-04-26
The setting for this event was the first 53 miles of the West Highland Way. A very warm day for the runners (but to remind us this is Scotland after all, some hail made an appearance). Winner was the amazing Jez Bragg in a course record of 7hrs 19mins. First lady was Sarah Ridgeway in 9hrs 19mins. Well done to our boys John Malcolm (10hrs 36mins) and Jim Alexander (12hrs 54mins) PB's for both!
Mags Turnbull
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JETS Spring Aquathlon, Prestonpans
Updated: 2009-04-26
Amy Lickley was 2nd girl in the 9-10 age group in today's JETS Spring Aquathlon, completing the 150m swim + 1500m run in 11:32.
Andrew Lickley was 4th boy home in the 9-10s, in 11:53.
Robin Lickley
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GOOD PERFORMANCES FROM ALLY AND CHRIS AT POLLOK PARK
Updated: 2009-04-25
Lothian Running Club's Ally Robertson and Chiris Rumbles made their race debuts at the 21st running of the weekly Glasgow parkrun in Pollok Park.
The club duo turned in impressive performances with Ally[18.15] finishing 9th and Chris [19.08] 18th.
A record 238 athletes took part in the event.
Shane Fenton
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BUSY WEEKEND AHEAD
Updated: 2009-04-24
The final weekend of April looks like being a busy one on the athletics front with several events taking place up and down the country.
On Saturday [25th], in the picturesque setting of the Balmoral Estates sees the annual Balmoral Races with events over 1.5k, 2.5k,5k and 10k.
This is also Race three in the Stewarts Road Race Grand Prix Series.
Also on Saturday the weekly Glasgow parkrun takes place in Pollok Park.
Some of the highlights on Sunday[26th], obviously the London Marathon, also down South a few of the club athletes will be in Liverpool for the first match in the 2009 National Junior League for under-20 athletes. They will be representing the composite Team Forth Valley.
The Lothian runners will be joined by athletes from neighbouring clubs as they make their debut in the very competitive Northern Premier League after winning promotion last year.
Sunday also sees the Co-operative 10k at Balfron. Full details of all events over the weekend are on the Scottish Athletics web-site.
Shane Fenton
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Last call for Arran
Updated: 2009-04-23
Round Arran Relays Saturday 25th July
We now have 1 full team for the Round Arran Relay plus one reserve. It MAY be possible to enter another team but I need to guague interest before I committ the club. 6 people needed for a team. As the name implies the race follows the perimeter of Arran so all legs are scenic and coastal, if undulating and range from 8-12 miles. Its a very friendly race with sandwiches, tea and cakes afterwards.
As usual some of us are planning to make a weekend of it, travelling by minibus leaving St Margarets, Livingston at 7am on Saturday and camping overnight, returning Sunday by 7.30pm. If you dont fancy camping you can book your own B&B or travel independently (all legs finished in time to catch ferry back the same day- although its much more fun to camp).
Approx costs are-
Entry fee £10
Ferry £10.90 adults
Campsite £8
Camp food £5
Pub grub £10
Minibus fare £12 adults £3 children
If you are interested email Jill Horsburgh horsburgh82@btinternet.com or phone 01506 890064
Jill Horsburgh
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EDEL SELECTED FOR FELL RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP
Updated: 2009-04-22
Lothian Running Club's Edel Mooney has been selected to represent the Scotland Central team at the Inter-Counties Fell Running Championship.
The event takes place on Saturday 23rd May at Hutton Roof Crags nr Kendal [7Miles--1500Feet].
The other three members of the Central team are Alison Docherty[Central AC] and Alayne Finlay and Andrea Priestley both[Ochil Hills].
Shane Fenton
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STILL TIME TO GET CUT PRICE REGISTRATION FOR 2009 HIGHLAND GAMES SEASON
Updated: 2009-04-20
The 2009 Highland Games season gets underway next month, and as in previous years it would be great to see athletes from the Lothian Running Club give the Games their support.
There is still time to take advantage of the S.H.G.A. cut price registration fee for Adult athletes. The fee for 2009 is £20 however anyone registering before April 30th pays only £15.
There are concessionary rates for Senior athletes[Over-65] and Youth athletes[Under-16] with a reduced fee of £10.
The Games are an excellent day out the season runs from late May until mid-September with around 70 different Games to choose from in between.
You can also make yourself a wee bit of extra cash as Lana Turnbull, Lauren Arbuckle, Rachael McIlwraith, Jill Horsburgh and Robert, Mhairi and Sarah Inglis did last year winning 16 races between them and also gaining many more places.
The banter and camaraderie is great and you will be running in front of big supportive crowds.
There are events from 90 metres through to Hill and Road races.
For details on how to register or purchase the S.H.G.A. 100 page handbook[£3] for 2009,-- it contains everything you need to know about the Games, last years results, fixtures, rules, records and much more-- contact Mary Inglis who will fill you in with everything you need to know.
Shane Fenton
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Dechmont Law Trail Race
Updated: 2009-04-20
Hi folks - a date for your diaries - Sunday 14th June. It is the Club's very own Dechmont Law 10K Trail Race and 2.5K Fun Run, being held in Livingston. This is our 8th running of the event and every year we try to make it better than the last. First and foremost, we hope you'll come along and RUN since this is what the event is all about. If you can't run then perhaps you (or your friends or family) would consider helping on the day? We'll need around 30 helpers on the day which is a LOT. There are a variety of jobs needing filled from marshalling, giving out goody bags and refreshments, timekeeping, recording, etc etc. All these jobs could be done by anyone with little or no experience, and some jobs can be done even if you plan to run (setting out/clearing the course), however producing the RESULTS is more specialist and I'm especially looking for someone computer literate who could help with this. Training will be provided! If you can help on the day I'd be eternally grateful. Give me a shout on 01506 418866 or send me an email magsturnbull@hotmail.com
Mags
Mags Turnbull
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FINE BORDERS RUN FOR MARIE
Updated: 2009-04-20
Marie Storrie was Lothian Running Club's sole representative at the Gala Harriers 10K Road Race at Netherdale, Galashiels on Sunday 19th April.
Marie completed the course in 43m 32s to finish 67th overall all out of 127 finishers, but more importantly, sixth female.
Shane Fenton
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Hunters Bog Trot
Updated: 2009-04-19
Well done Alastair Robertson who is going from strength to strength and finished first U20 at the Hunters Bog Trot in Holyrood Park on Saturday. Alastair was ninth overall finishing in 32:17, just four minutes off the pace of winner, Joe Symonds.
Looking forward to seeing more great results from him in the hills over the coming season.
Matt Richardson
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Coaches Meeting
Updated: 2009-04-18
There will be a coaches meeting after training at Craigswood on Friday May 8th.
Saran Jones
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PB FOR SARAH ON SEASONAL TRACK DEBUT
Updated: 2009-04-14
Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis got her outdoor track season of to a promosing start by recording a PB at the Scottish University's Track and Field Championships at Grangemouth on Sunday [12th April].
Running in the Edinburgh University colours, in the Women's 3000 metres, Sarah, who is also the Uni's Indoor champion over the distance, covered the 7.5 laps of the track in 9m 46.87s, this was despite having to run most of the race virtually solo.
Sarah's time bettered her previous best of 9:49.53- set at the Celtic Games in Dunfermline last August- by 2.66 seconds.
This run sets Sarah up for what should be a competitive but exciting track season ahead.
Shane Fenton
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Edinburgh Triathletes Junior Spring Aquathlon: Saturday, April 11
Updated: 2009-04-13
Amy and Andrew Lickley took part in their first aquathlon on Saturday April 11 at Dalkeith High Schools Campus. Both in the 9-10 age group, they did a 100m swim and a 1000m run in about 6:55 (Amy) and 7:15 (Andrew). Amy was 4th girl (out of 8), Andrew 2nd boy (out of 3).
See link below for future aquathlon dates.
Click to see list of aquathlons in 2009.
Robin Lickley
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8TH FOR ROSS IN MEMORIAL ROAD RACE.
Updated: 2009-04-12
Lothian Running Club's Ross Milne finished in an excellent 8th place in the Tom Scott 10 mile Memorial Road Race at Strathclyde Park on Easter Sunday.
Ross who was the club's only representative in the race completed the course in 52 minutes 51 seconds.
There was a total of 218 finishers in all categories.
Shane Fenton
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ACTION ON ROAD TRACK AND HILLS OVER EASTER WEEKEND
Updated: 2009-04-09
The Easter weekend looks like being a busy one for athletes with action taking place on hills roads and track up and down the country.
On Saturday there are hill events in both Fife and Aberdeenshire, the Norman's Law Hill race and Emily Hill Junior Race gets under orders from the village of Luthrie at 2pm while further North just outside Banchory the Clachnaben Hill Race which incorporates the Scottish Senior Championship takes place at 12 noon.
Also on Saturday is the weekly Glasgow parkrun 5k within Pollok Park.
The first track and field action of the new season gets underway on Sunday with the Scottish University's Track and Field Championships at Grangemouth from 11am, while at Meadowbank Stadium, the Lothian Time Trials are on from 10am.
On the roads on Sunday, the Tom Scott Memorial Road Races over 6k and 10 miles take place in Strathclyde Park, this event is race two in the Stewarts Grand Prix Series and gets underway at a 11am.
Further North again on Sunday, in Montrose, sees the running of the Petrofac Training 10k Race beginning at 10am.
Doesn't look like there will be much time for egg-rolling.
Shane Fenton
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Heaven and Hell
Updated: 2009-04-06
Alan Robertson was our sole representative in the other half marathon this weekend near Perth. He got round the rather more difficult course in 1:41:36. Well done Alan.
Results
Matt Richardson
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RELAY SILVER MEDALS FOR CLUB QUARTET
Updated: 2009-04-04
The Lothian Running Club ladies teams turned in excellent performances at the Scottish National Road Race Relay Championships at Livingston on Saturday.
The 'A' squad showed marvellous form to claim silver medals, taking some noteable scalps in the process, while the 'B' foursome were a creditable 16th out of 32 teams.
Mhairi Inglis got the 'A' team away to a good start over the first 3.15 miles short stage getting round in 19m 38s to hand over in 7th place to Suzanne Matonti to run the first of the arduous 5.85miles long stages.
Suzanne ran a fine leg getting round in 38m 14s to hand over to Sarah Inglis in 8th place for the second of the short stages.
Sarah sped round the course in 17m 57s,- the fourth fastest on the day over the short course, and 10th fastest of all time - in doing so she overhauled a trio of teams to hand over to Edel Mooney in fourth place to run the anchor leg.
Edel who has run well in this event before, excelled again, and reeled in the teams from Glasgow University and Gala Harriers to cross the line in a magnificent second place with only the athlete from the winning Kilbarchan AAC team preceding her.
Edel's time of 34m 27s was the second fastest of the day over the long stage.
The 'B' squad were led off by Louise Crilley 21st[21.44], Marie Storrie 24th took over for the first of the long stages and completed in [41.26] to hand over to third runner Yvonne Crilley [20.26] who clawed the team up to 18th place for Lynne Murray to run the final leg, and she produced a fine turn of foot [40.09] to bring the team home in a creditable 16th place.
Mags Turnbull[24.01] and Marsie Ewing [45.24]also took part in the race in an incomplete team.
MENS REPORT
The Lothian Club fielded three team in the Men's event which was over six stages.
On a day when they were outshone by their female counterparts the 'A' team finished 27th, 'B' 49th and 'C' 50th.
Robert Inglis was the quickest Lothian club runner over the short stage with Brian Turner the fastest over the longer stage.
'A' team placings and times, Kenton Jones 40th[19.25], Brian Turner28th[32.17], Robert Inglis 19th[16.35], Alan McIntosh 29th[38.22], Brian 27th[17.45], Harry Mulholland27th[32.58].
'B' team, Alec Agnew 51st[21.10], Robin Morris 58th[41.48], Alistair Ewing 55th[21.06],Steve Dempsey 54th[41.03], Neil Drummomnd 52nd[26.51], John Pickard 49th[41.36].
'C' team, Chris Rumbles 44th[20.08], John Malcolm 53rd[39.54], Jim Salvage 54th 23.52], Ted Finch 56th[57.48, John Malcolm 53rd[22.49], Jim Alexander 50th[42.37.
Club results
Shane Fenton
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Scotts in front at Edinburgh
Updated: 2009-04-05
Offial results now out - of the Lothian runners who competed at Edinburgh, Scott Balfour was first back - a racing certainty for the M60 category. Scott Nelson was next in (although not happy with his time, according to his Fetch account) while David Bathgate, who was good enough to chum me round until about 6 miles managed a PB finishing a minute ahead of me.
An easy-peasy course, with a following wind most of the way - I would have wanted to go bit quicker, but still a PB for me, so shouldn't grumble.
A bad combination of woollen socks and racing flats means I now have a blister the size of East Lothian.
Well done also to Christopher Weare (Jim?) and Tina Miller, as well as Rachael for making the journey to the wild east to cheer us all on.
Scott Balfour - 01:21:29
Scott Nelson - 01:27:38
Christopher Weare - 01:32:32
David Bathgate - 01:32:56
Matt Richardson - 01:33:53
Tina Miller - 02:05:28
Photos
Matt Richardson
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TWL Trail night
Updated: 2009-04-04
A big thank you to all the athletes and helpers who came together from the three West Lothian clubs on Friday night and made the trail night enjoyable and successful.
I believe all participants saw their times/distances on the night, so we won't rush to put them up here, but they will appear eventually.
Selections will be made by agreement with all the clubs involved, with the aim of including everyone who wants to participate. Those who were unable to attend will not be left out.
Matt Richardson
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RELAYS SET TO ATTRACT BIG ENTRY
Updated: 2009-04-01
Hundreds of athletes from all over Scotland are set to converge on West Lothian this Saturday with the Scottish Athletics National Road Relay Championships being staged at Almondvale, Livingston.
The event, which gets underway at 12 noon incorporates the Mens[6 stage], Womens[4 stage] and Masters Championships. 32 different clubs have entries for the Mens event and 25 for the Women which makes up a total of 128 teams if all run.
There should be a good turn out from the Lothian Club with 33 males and 20 females pencilled in to participate.
Alternate legs of 3.15 miles and 5.85 miles are run, with the clubs Edel Mooney holding one of the fastest times for the long leg with her 34mins 15secs in 2006.
Also on Saturday the Bellhaven Best Dunbar Boundary 10k Race takes place while on Sunday there are Half-Marathons in both Perth and Edinburgh.
The Heaven and Hell Half Marathon takes off from Scone Airport at 11 am with the Chris Hoy Edinburgh City Half Marathon leaving Meadowbank Stadium at 9am.
Shane Fenton
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SILVER FOR SARAH IN WALES
Updated: 2009-03-31
Wales has become a happy hunting ground for Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis.
Back in January she was part of the Scottish quartet who won gold medals in the Celtic Nations Cross Country Challenge in Cardiff, and on Saturday, the Edinburgh University student added a silver medal in the Home Countries Cross Country International in Bangor.
The prestigeous event was held in the beautiful setting of the Faenog Estate with some of the most sought after prizes in cross-country up for grabs.
In very windy conditions the Scottish under-20 foursome packed really well with VP Glasgow duo Joe Moultrie and Nicola Hood in 5th and 7th respectively, Sarah,who covered the 5k course in 19mins 37secs came next in 8th with final squad member Danielle Brown only a second behind in 9th.
This fine team effort secured the silver medals for Scotland behind winners England.
Sarah who has had a marvellous cross-country season commented on her performance, '' i perhaps went too fast for the first two laps and paid for it later, overall however i was pleased with my run and i'm happy to come away with a silver medal''.
This international event brought the curtain down on the 2008-09 cross-country season where the Lothian athlete regularly pitted herself against the cream of Great Britains junior athletes.
Pictures
Shane Fenton
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Grangemouth
Updated: 2009-03-31
Congratulations to Scott Balfour, who was first M60 (again) in 37:35, and Alan Robertson who was 10th in the M55 category, in 43:43 at windy Grangemouth on Sunday.
Road Run Pics
Matt Richardson
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SARAH ROUNDS OF XC SEASON WITH ANOTHER SCOTTISH VEST IN WALES
Updated: 2009-03-24
[SCOTTISH VEST FOR SARAH IN WALES]
Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis will once again don the Scottish international vest this Saturday when she represents her country in the 2009 Home Countries International in North Wales .
This will be the second occasion this cross-country season that Sarah has represented Scotland , back in January she was part of the gold medal winning under-20 quartet at the Celtic Nations Cross Country Challenge in Cardiff .
This Saturday the focus switches to the Faenol Estate, Bangor where Sarah will be joined by a trio of team mates from the West of Scotland, Danielle Brown,[Springburn Harriers], Jo Moultrie and Nicola Hood both [VP City of Glasgow].
The foursome will again contest the Junior Women under-20 race hoping to emulate their success from earlier in the season as they once again test themselves against the cream of Great Britain's junior athletes.
[WEEKEND ROUND UP]
[HERIOT WATT 5K TRAIL RACE]
Meanwhile, at the weekend, representing Edinburgh University, Sarah who has had an outstanding cross country campaign was once again in winning form, recording a comfortable win in the Heriot Watt Trail Race at Riccarton,
covering the 5k course in 17mins 31 secs to anchor the Edinburgh University squad to team victory.
[ALLOA HALF MARATHON]
On Sunday the Lothian Club were represented at both the Scottish Junior Road Race Championships at East Kilbride as well as the Alloa Half Marathon.
At the latter just under 1000 athletes set out in windy conditions from the Leisure Bowl with first Lothian runner back being Ross Milne in an excellent 5th place[1hr 11m 57s], also producing a fine performance was Scott Balfour who finished in 54th[1:23:12] but took the first prize in the M60 Vets category.
Other club runners to complete were 202nd David Bathgate[1:34:59], 291st Alan Robertson[1:39:46], 342ndDavid Mumford[1:43:07] and 536th Neil Drummomnd[1:56:38].
Female duo Diane Holt[1:55:24] and Lesley McGiffen[2:14:46] also completed the course.
[SCOTTISH JUNIOR ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS]
Half a dozen junior athletes from the Lothian club contested the various races at the Scottish Junior Road Race Championships at East Kilbride .
Girls under-13[3k] 52nd Lauren Arbuckle [13;33] . Girls under-17[4.5k] 8th Lana Turnbull[18:02] . Girls under-20[6k] 5th Mhairi Inglis [23:25] .
Boys under-17[6k] 18th Alistair Robertson[20:55] . Boys under-20[7.5k] 7th Robert Inglis[24.24] 28th Chris Rumbles[31.33] .
[NEWTONMORE 10 MILE RACE]
On what was a busy weekend a couple of the Lothian club's female members made the long haul North to contest the Newtonmore 10 mile Road Race.
Saran Jones finished 47th overall, 8th female and 4th FV40 in a time of 74m 59s with Jane Moncrieff 73rd overall and 19th female. A total of 110 ran.
Alloa photos
Shane Fenton
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Craigswood Facilities Update
Updated: 2009-03-19
Councillor Tom Kerr has responded to Colin and myself regarding the facilities at Craigswood. For your information a link to his reply is provided below.
Link
Matt Richardson
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Volunteers wanted
Updated: 2009-03-18
We're looking for a number of volunteers for important jobs - can you help us?
1. We need helpers for the road relays. Given that the average age of a Lothian club member means that most of us are too young to run, we would be particularly interested in any help from the juniors. No offer from the geriatrics will be refused, though.
2. We need someone to check the first aid kit inventory - we need kit at all our training venues and we need to make sure that it is stocked.
3. We need someone to draw up a rota of people to collect money at the door and fill in the sheets so that we can convince the auditors that we aren't laundering the proceeds of organised crime (which of course we are not).
If you can help with any of these jobs, please contact myself, Saran or Martin - you can find our contact details on the 'contacts' page of this very website. Please, please please help us!
Matt Richardson
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BUSY WEEKEND OF ATHLETICS AHEAD
Updated: 2009-03-18
This weekend 21st & 22nd March promises to be a hectic one for athletes with events taking place all over the country.
On Saturday the Chapelgill Hill Race and Congrie Hill Fun Run goes ahead at Glenholm nr Broughton.
On the same day there is a couple of 5k races, the weekly Glasgow parkrun at Pollok Park as well as the Heriot-Watt University Round the Grounds Trail Race.
For those travelling further afield there is the Inverness Harriers Craig Dunain Hill Race and the Newtonmore 10 mile Road Race.
There is a couple of big events on Sunday with the Scottish Athletics Junior Road Race Championships at East Kilbride as well as the Alloa Half Marathon.
Lothian RC will be represented at the Road Championships with Lauren Arbuckle U-13, Lana Turnbull U-17, Alistair Robertson U-17 and Robert and Mhairi Inglis U-20 all pre-entered.
There is likely to be a good representation of club athletes at the Half Marathon which gets under orders from the Leisure Bowl at 10am.
The route takes the runners from Alloa through Sauchie and Tillicoultry along the scenic Hillfoots and back to the Leisure Bowl.
Lets hope the current spell of good weather holds out to allow all the events to go ahead in ideal conditions.
Shane Fenton
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McCAINS CROSS CHALLENGE [UPDATE]
Updated: 2009-03-15
FINE 5TH OVERALL FOR SARAH
The overall placings in the 2008-09 McCains UK Cross Challenge Series have now been tabulated.
And it shows Sarah Inglis who competed in all four events finished in an excellent 5th place.
Sarah was in fact one of a trio of Scot's in the top five. The series was won by Louise Small from the Aldershot Farnham & District Club with 104points with her clubmate Lily Partridge runner-up with 98 points.
Then came the Scottish trio of Josephine Moultrie 98 points and Nicola Hood 86 points both from the VP Glasgow AC in third and fourth with Sarah Inglis Lothian RC also 86 points in fifth.
When runners finish on the same points mark their final position is determined by finishing positions in the final race of the series which was in Nottingham where Sarah finished 11th three places behind Nicola Hood.
Shane Fenton
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CURTAIN COMES DOWN ON McCAIN'S SERIES
Updated: 2009-03-10
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Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis has just completed the final leg of Great Britain's most prestigeous series of cross-country races.
The McCains UK Challenge Series was establishesd in 1997 to ensure the cream of the UK's cross-country runners could race again each other on a regular basis,
Sarah has been competing in the Junior Women under-20 category which, arguably has been the most competitive of the entire series of races.
Sarah kicked off the four race event in Gateshead with a 15th place, it was then on to Liverpool where she was an excellent 8th, next stop was Antrim in Ireland just after New Year where she improved to 6th spot.
The curtain came down on the series on Saturday with the final being staged at Wollaton Park,Nottingham.
The event which also incorporated the Inter-Counties Championship was blesssed with ideal conditions for running.
Sarah who was the East-District's sole representative in the female under-20 category once again turned in a sterling performance to cross the line in 11th place, covering the 6km course in 23mins 54 secs.
A total of 158 athletes completed the course.
The final overall standings in the series have still to be confirmed.
The Lothian runner was once again well pleased with her performance and has enjoyed the entire series where she has rubbed shoulders and matched herself against Britain's best junior athletes.
This experience will stand her in good stead for next winter when she is still legible to compete at under-20 level.
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY KINGS BUILDINGS 5 MILE ROAD RACE
Nearer to home at the weekend Lothian RC athletes were again in winning form, in the Edinburgh University Kings Buildings 5 mile road race, Alistair Robertson finished in 23rd place overall but took the male under-20 title completing the course in [29m:24s],the highest placed Lothian runner was Graeme Ackland in 16th place [28:42],and with Alan Robertson 113th[36:21] and Colin Banham157th[42:35], the Lothian club took 8th spot in the team event.
Completing the Lothian finishers was Keith Banham 175th[47:47] of the 208 who completed the course.
GARTMORN 6 [SEE JILL'S REPORT IN PREVIOUS POST]
BALLOCH TO CLYDEBANK HALF MARATHON
Harry Mullholland contested the Balloch to Clydebank half marathon finishing a fine 59th of the 383 athletes who completed the course,
Shane Fenton
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Gartmorn 6
Updated: 2009-03-09
Two club athletes came away with trophies from the Gartmorn 6 and Gartmorn Fun Run held on Sunday 8th March.
In the 2 mile junior race 9 year old Iain Horsburgh took 2nd under 13 boy prize in a time of 16.28. In the senior race Lynne Murray finished in 42.36 claiming the FV prize. Brian Turner also had a good run finishing 4th in the 6 mile trail race.
A good time was had by all runners although it wasn’t a day for PB’s given the heavy rain overnight which made the going heavy. The sandwiches, cakes and tea were much appreciated after running through sleet, wind, rain and mud.
Full results are on the Wee County Harriers website although there are one or two time discrepancies (in the senior race at least a couple of Lothian times are up to a minute out, although positions appear to be right.) It’s as clear as…well..mud.
Jill Horsburgh
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New Level 2 UKCC on 21st/22nd March
Updated: 2009-03-06
The first all new Level 2 UK Coaching course will commence the weekend of 21st/22nd March.
There are 12 places for Endurance and 12 for Jumps.
This course is open to those who have been level 1 for some time (if you are newly qualified it would be advisable to wait until the end of the year).
The date for the second weekend and assessment hasn't been finalised yet but if you are interested, please let Saran know.
Matt Richardson
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Craigswood Facility
Updated: 2009-03-05
I just wanted to let you know that I have been trying to find out what is going on with Craigswood and whether Colin Meeks concerns about the jump/throw facilities being removed while hundreds of thousands are to be spent by WLC on car parking and football pitches are founded.
So far I have written to my local councillor, Provost Tom Kerr. He has passed my query onto his support assistant Pauline Connor who is trying to establish the facts from the Head of Cultural Services, Mr Gerry Fitzpatrick.
Since I have heard nothing since 18th February I have now contacted Gerry directly - I'll let you know as soon as I get a response. If I don't get one, I'll give you his email address so that you can have a go!
Matt Richardson
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SARAH IN EAST TEAM FOR INTER-COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP
Updated: 2009-03-04
The Scottish East team for the UK Inter -Counties XC Championships which is also the final race in the McCains UK Cross Challenge Series at Wollaton Park, Nottingham this Saturday [7th March] has now been finalised.
Sarah Inglis has been selected to run and she will be the sole representative in the womens under-20 category for the East District team.
Sarah's race will be over 6000 metres.
Shane Fenton
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WINNING WEEKEND FOR CLUB ATHLETES
Updated: 2009-03-02
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Lothian Running Club have just had one of their most successful ever weekends[28th Feb-1st Mar] with winners at various events all over the country.
ARBROATH SMOKIES 10 MILE ROAD RACE
On Sunday,the club's Irish internationalist Edel Mooney led home a record field of 340 runners at the Arbroath Smokies Ladies 10 mile road race, Edel crossed the line in an excellent [61m 07s] which was nearly 5 minutes ahead of her nearest pursuer.With club mates Saran Jones in 16th [75:11] and Jill Horsburgh 20th [77:23] the Lothian club also took second place in the team event.Making up the club contingent were, 34th and 3rd V50 Marsie Fleming [79:45], 36th Mags Turnbull[79;48] and 143rd Carol Mabon[91:26].
LASSWADE AC 10 MILE ROAD RACE
Ross Milne made it a St David's Day double for the club producing a fine performance to triumph in the Lasswade AC 10 mile road race at Roslin.A total of 406 runners completed the course with Milne first back in a good time of [54:08], Scott Balfour excelled to come home in 24th spot, 2nd MV50.Other club placings were, 101st Mike Lieberman[70:41], 107th Peter Weeks[[71:27], 124th David Bathgate[72:29], 125th David Mabon[72:39], 165th Matt Austin[75:46], 198th Alan Robertson[78;58] and 290th Diane Holt [86.32].
SCOTTISH UNI'S INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday saw triple success for club triplets Sarah, Robert and Mhairi Inglis who recorded victory's in Glasgow and Fife.Sarah took a break from her hectic cross-country schedule to contest the Womens 3000 metres at the Scottish Universities Track and Field Championships at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall.The change of surface failed to deter the 17 year old first year PE student at Edinburgh University who sped round the 15 laps in [9m:50s] to claim yet another title to add to her already impressive list.
FIFE AC CUPAR 5 MILE ROAD RACE
At the same time in Cupar,Fife, her siblings Robert and Mhairi were also recording wins in the Fife AC Cupar 5 mile road race, with the duo taking the respective male and female under-20 titles.On an out and back course, Robert came home in 7th place overall[27:11] and 1st under-20, with Mhairi [31:31] 5th women overall and 1st under-20. Lana Tunbull[34;08] crossed the line in 11th place 3rd under 20 and with the club's only other runner on the day, Marie Storrie 12th [34:18] the Lothian womens team placed a fine 3rd. In all 119 runners completed the course.
GLASGOW PARKRUN 5K RACE
Brian Turner was the clubs only representative among 114 athletes who contested the Glasgow parkrun 5k race at Pollok Park on Saturday[28th Feb].Brian just failed to make it a sixth Lothian win over the weekend with a marvellous second place in [16:35].
Smokies photos
Shane Fenton
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Calling all junior athletes
Updated: 2009-02-25
Entries close soon for the National Young Athletes Road Race Championships to be held on Sunday 22nd March in East Kilbride. Eligible age groups are U13, U15, U17, U20. Full details of times of races and distances are available on the Scottish Athletics website. There will be a sign up sheet at the club on Friday 27th Feb or contact Jill Horsburgh- horsburgh82@btinternet.com before Wed 4th March giving full name, date of birth and Scottish Athletics number. Entry cost is usual match fee of £2 to be paid on the day.
Matt Richardson
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SILVER FOR SARAH AT SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Updated: 2009-02-24
[Slight update on Matt's excellent summing up] Lothian running Club were well represented at the Scottish National Cross Country Championships at Callendar Park,Falkirk on Saturday[21st Feb].Around 25 athletes represented the club in the various races.Once again it was the females who grabbed the limelight with Sarah Inglis claiming a silver medal in the Womens under-20 category and Edel Mooney finishing just outside the medals in fifth place in the Senior Womens race.
Sarah Inglis has saw her form in cross-country events improve as the season has gone on, she took the East-District title at Cupar in December and on Saturday made a brave bid to add the Scottish title to her already impressive list of honours.
She has taken a bronze medal in the under-17 category at the championships the previous two years.
Conditions were ideal for running and with around 1500 metres of the undulating and testing course remaining Sarah took over pole position from long time leader Nicola Hood[VP Glasgow] and the possibility of taking the title looked on, however with only 50 metres to run the Glasgow athlete surged back into the lead and sprinted on to break the finishing tape in 16m 07 seconds with Sarah an excellent second in 16m 14s.Despite only picking up silver Sarah was well pleased with her run and is looking forward to what is left of the cross-country season.
The Inter-Counties CC which is part of the McCain series takes place in Nottingham on March 7th with the Home Countries CC International in North Wales on March 28th with the selection date for the latter February 24th.
There was an equally impressive performance in the Senior Womens race by Edel Mooney, Edel covered the 8km course in 29m 28s to place a marvellous fifth behind champion Freya Murray, Edinburgh AC. This was an improvement of two places from her 2008 run.
LOTHIAN RC [RESULTS]
SENIOR MEN.[12KM]33, Ross Milne[40;03], 68. Brian Turner[42;17], 86. Ben Hartman[43:12], 129. Graeme Ackland [44:57], 223. Scott Nelson[48;52], 264 Matt Richardson[50:28], 281. David Bell[51:14], 315. Steve Dempsey[52;50], 349. David Munford[55;06]. 353. James Alexander[55;32], 411. Mark Kassyk 1:08:44]
SENIOR WOMEN[8KM]5. Edel Mooney[29:28], 56. Lynne Murray[34;22], 82. Marie Storrie[36;22], 90. Helen Murray[37;02], 95. Jill Horsburgh[37;47], 116. Margaret Turnbull[39;25], 119. Lorna Eades[39;46.
WOMEN UNDER-20[4.8KM]2. Sarah Inglis[16:14].
MEN UNDER-20[8KM]20. Robert Inglis 28:14]MEN UNDER-17[6.4KM]32. Alistair Robertson[23:50] 40. Craig McDowell 26:09].
GIRLS UNDER-17[4.8KM]26. Lana Turnbull[19:31].
GIRLS UNDER-13[3KM]61. Lauren Arbuckle.
Shane Fenton
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National Cross country championships
Updated: 2009-02-23
Well done to everyone who ran on Saturday. Lauren Arbuckle was the first Lothian finisher coming in 61st (16:01) in the U13 girls race.
Sarah Inglis had an excellent race in the U20 women, finishing third (16:14), while Lana Turnbull finished 26th U17 (19:31).
Alistair Robertson finished 32nd in the U17 men (25:30), improving on last year, with Craig McDowall finishing in 40th (26:09).
In the Senior womens race Edel Mooney was 5th (29:28), in spite of a minor injury. Lynne Murray made her club debut (I think), finishing 56th (34:32), while Marie Storrie had an excellent race finishing 82nd (36:22). Helen Murray finished shortly afterwards in 90th position (37:02), vowing never to do cross country again (see you next year)! Jill Horsburgh finished 95th (37:47) and Mags Turnbull finished 116th (39:25), proving that she can turn on the pace in races of less than 50 miles. Lorna Eades finished just behind in 119th (39:46). The Lothian Ladies achieved a credible 10th team place.
Robert Inglis was our sole representative in the mens U20 race, finishing 20th (28:14).
In the senior mens race, Ross Milne was our first finisher in 33rd (40:03). Brian Turner was next in 68th (42:17). Ben Hartman ran for the first time for Lothian, finding his way (without any navigationals) to an 86th finishing position (43:12). Graeme Ackland finished 129th (44:27), Scott Nelson finished 223rd(48:27) and I battled my way to finish in the coverted 264th position (50:28). David Bell finished 281st (51:14), Steve Dempsey finished 315th (52:50), David Mumford came in 349th (55:06), Jim Alexander finished 353th (55:32) and Mark Kassyk finished 411st (1:08:44). The senior men team finished in lucky 13th position overall.
Roll on next winter.
Full results
Photos
Matt Richardson
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SCOTTISH XC CHAMPIONSHIPS [CALLANDER PARK]
Updated: 2009-02-17
The highlight of the the 2008-09 Cross-Country season takes place this Saturday[21stFeb] with the Scottish National Championship's at Callander Park, Falkirk.The venue has proved popular in recent years, and this time around, a massive 1833 runners from clubs the length and breadth of the country have declared entries to take part.
Lothian Running Club will be well represented at the championships with runners in most of the races. In all, nine races will be contested, from under-13s through to seniors.The event is also the initial selection race for the 2009 Home Countries International Challenge to be held in North Wales on March 28th.
The first race on Saturday gets underway at 11:30am.
SCOTTISH AGE-GROUP CH.[KELVIN HALL, GLASGOW.]
On Saturday [14th Feb] Lana Turnbull was the Lothian Club's only representative at the Scottish Age-Group Championships at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall.Lana contested the Girls Under-17 800 metres, she ran a fine race in her heat to finish runner-up in 2m 30.96s, this qualified her for the final where she coudn't quite reproduce a similar performance and finished fifth in 2m 35.61s.
Shane Fenton
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Carnethy 5
Updated: 2009-02-15
Five Lothian hill runners braved the snowy and over-subscribed (no bitterness, honest) Carnethy 5, this weekend. First back was Andy Kitchin in just under an hour and 12th position (59:29).
Next was Tosh, running under his Sunday name, Terence Brannan in 110th (1:08:24). Davie Bell was 215th (1:14:50) while John Malcolm finished in 261st (1:18:01). Jim Alexander finished 340th (1:24:29).
There were 499 finishers.
With the winning time well in excess of fifty minutes (Robb Jebb again) and a number out on the hill for over 2 hours, the snow clearly slowed proceedings down a little. Well done to all you hardy souls.
Full results
Matt Richardson
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EAST LOTHIAN CC
Updated: 2009-02-15
EAST LOTHIAN OPEN
CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS.
(under SAL/UK Athletic rules)
SUNDAY 15th FEBRUARY 2009.
MEADOWMILL SPORTS COMPLEX
PRESTONPANS, EAST LOTHIAN
STARTS 12.30pm.
Programme:
12.30pm Under 11 Boys and Girls. 1600mts.
12.45pm Under 13 Boys and Girls. 2400mts
1pm. Under 15 Girls 4000mts
1.30pm Sen/ Jnr/Vet Mens 9200mts
2.15pm Sen/Vet Women + Under 17 Boys 7000mts
2.30pm Under 15 Boys. Under 17 girls 5000mts
Registration Closes 30 minutes prior to start of each event.
Entry fee: Juniors £1.00; Seniors £2.00
Championship Trophies and medals to first three in each category plus first team award in each category.
Ample Car Parking space available.
Event is promoted on behalf of the East Lothian Athletic Development Group by
HADDINGTON EAST LOTHIAN PACEMAKERS
Further details from: helprunningclub.org web site or
Henry Muchamore Event convenor: 45, Whitecraig Crescent EH21 8NQ
Tel:0131 653 2547. henryinworld@yahoo.com
Shane Fenton
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Forfar Multi Terrain Half Marathon
Updated: 2009-02-15
Well done to club member Matt Austin in completing the Forfar Multi Terrain Half Marathon in a time of 105mins, to finish 73rd over all
Scott Nelson
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LOTHIAN ATHLETES AMONG RECORD ENTRY AT CARNETHY '5'
Updated: 2009-02-14
A handfull of Lothian Running Club athletes were among a record entry of 499 who braved the snow laden terrain to contest the Carnethy 'Tiso' 5 Hill Race.
Andy Kitchen produced a fine performance to finish 21st overall and 4th M40.
Terence Brannan crossed the muddy finishing line in 110th position with club mates Davie Bell[215th], John Malcolm[261st] and Jim Alexander[340th].
SHANE FENTON.
Shane Fenton
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SCOTTISH MASTERS CC [IRVINE[
Updated: 2009-02-11
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SCOTTISH MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS[ IRVINE ]
Lothian Running Club's veteran athletes were represented in both the mens and womens races at the Scottish Athletics Masters Championships at Irvine Royal Academy on Saturday [7th Feb].
Since the inauguration of the event in 1972, Lothian Club athletes have struck gold twice, with Colin Meek taking the M40 title in 2003 and Penny Rother emulating that two years later in the W45 category.
On this occasion all club athletes taking part were in either the W45 or M45 races, with four in the womens and three in the mens.
The womens race was over 6.6km with the first three runners back from each club counting towards the team competition.
First runner home for Lothian was Lynne Murray[27m 10s] in 18th place overall and 7th W45, she was followed over the line in 36th place by Helen Murray [29m.04s] 13th W45, and with Saran Jones [29m.32s] close behind in 41st overall and 13th W45 the team finished in a creditable 8th place.
70 runners completed the race with Jennifer McLean, Edinburgh AC emerging as champion.
A big field of 169 athletes completed the 9.9km of the mens event. Kenton Jones got round in [40m57s] to place 108th, followed two places further back in 110th by David Bell[41m11s] and James Alexander [44m 53s] in 142nd. In the M45 category the trio placed 26th, 28th and 30th respectively.
The title was retained by Robert Quinn, Kilbarchan AC.
BRITISH UNI'S CH. CANCELLED [ ABERDEEN ]
There was disappointment for Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis at the weekend.
Sarah who is currently enjoying a good cross country season was all set to represent Edinburgh University at the British University 's Cross Country Championship in Aberdeen on Saturday [7th Feb].
However due to adverse weather conditions in the Granite City the event was postponed the day before.
WHATS ON
This weekend is set to be another busy one for the athletes, over Saturday[14th] and Sunday[15th] the Bank of Scotland Age Group Indoor Championships take place at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, with the u/13 and u/15 events on Satuday and the u/17 and u/20 on Sunday. Also on Sunday is the East Lothian Open Cross Country Championships at Meadowmill Sports Centre Grounds, Prestonpans.
SHANE FENTON
Shane Fenton
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Website news
Updated: 2009-02-10
I've been busy and the news hasn't been as current lately, so I'm going to set up a way for you to add news items yourself. Obviously we don't want to allow just anyone to do this, so you'll need to sign-in and do this.
If you are interested, please email me
Matt Richardson
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Kit
Updated: 2009-02-10
Please could you let Carol know if you require any fleeces, tracksuits or other kit?
A full list of stock can be found below.
Kit stock and ordering
Matt Richardson
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Celtic Nations Cross Country
Updated: 2009-02-10
Following on from her gold medal performance in Cardiff the previous week, when she was part of the Scottish quartet who took the Women's under 20 title at the Celtic Nations Cross Country Challenge, Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis was back on the winners podium on Sunday [25th] when she turned in an excellent performance to take the silver medal in the Women's under 20 category in the Scottish Athletics 4k Cross Country Championship in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow.
This was probably Sarah's best performance in cross country events this winter, the Edinburgh University student who was well pleased with her efforts despite a second lap lapse covered the muddy and very testing 4k course in 15minutes 42 seconds to finish in seventh place overall and second under 20.
A total of 48 athletes completed the course with victory going to Scottish Champion Freya Murray, Edinburgh AC.
This was also the final counting event in the Stewarts Grand Prix series in which Sarah finished ninth overall and third under 20. The three events in the series were the East District CC Championship in Cupar the Inter-District CC in Edinburgh and the aforementioned 4k championship.
Shane Fenton
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Devils Burden
Updated: 2009-02-10
Over 600 runners from all over Scotland converged on the pretty villages of Falkland and Scotlandwell on Saturday for the annual Devil's Burden's Hill Relay's held over the Lomond Hills which were still partially covered in snow in parts.
Lothian RC had three teams of six athletes among the excellent entry of 111 teams who took part.
The first Lothian team to finish in a creditable 24th place were Alistair Robertson, Robert Inglis, Mhairi Inglis, Edel Mooney, Ross Galloway and Ross Milne.
There wasn't much between the two other Lothian squads, with Colin Eades, Helen Murray, Lorna Eades,Tosh Brannan,Peter Weeks and Robin Morris coming home in 54th place followed on 59th by Jill Horsburgh, Saran Jones, Marie Storrie, John Malcolm, Darren Thomson and Kenton Jones.
Full Results and Photos
Lothian Photos
Matt Richardson
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GOLD MEDALS FOR INGLIS SIBLINGS
Updated: 2009-02-10
Sarah and Mhairi Inglis were both celebrating gold medal success at the weekend.
The talented duo were both competing in seperate events, Sarah was in Wales representing Scotland in the Celtic Nations Cross Country Challenge in Cardiff while Mhairi was competing in the final match of the East District Cross Country League in Dunfermline.
Sarah was a member of the the Scottish quartet who turned in a marvellous performance to claim the gold medal in the junior women category in Cardiff, the Lothian athlete covered the 5km course at Bute Park in 16m 49s to finish seventh overall and fourth Scot, and with her team mates closely packed ahead of her in first, second and fourth places the squad had done enough to take the title. This helped Scotland to overall success in the Celtic Nations Challenge, with five of the teams winning gold and the other a silver.
Sarah returns to home soil this weekend, when on Sunday she contests the Scottish Athletics 4km Cross-Country Championship at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, this is the final leg of the inaugural Stewarts Cross Country Grand Prix.
Meanwhile in Fife, sister Mhairi, who was making her first competitive appearance in 2009 was ploughing through ankle deep mud to take the Junior womens title at the final match of the East District Cross Country League at Queen Anne High School, Dunfermline.
This was Mhairi's second win in this competition having raced to victory in the previous meeting at Broxburn in November.
The Lothian Club were well represented at Dunfermline here are their finishing places from the various races.
Boys U/11.6km]:17th I.Horsburgh 8m11s, 43 finished. Girls U/11[1...6km]: 12th A. Lickley, 8m 46s, 28 finished.
Boys U/13[3km]: 32nd C.Anderson, 16.46s, 35 finished. Girls U/13[3km]: 28th A.Horsburgh 17m32s. 30 finished.
Boys U/17[6km];11th A.Robertson, 24m12s, 20 finished. Girls U/17[4.2km],6th R.McIlwraith, 19m 49s, 33 finished.
Senior/Junior Women[6km]: 10th M. Inglis,[1st Junior], 26.38s, 23rd L.Murray,28m 52s, 27th H.Murray, 29m 55s, 28th L.Storrie, 29m 59s. 30th S.Jones, 30m00s. 43rd J.Horsburgh, 31m38s. 70 finished.
Senior Men[8.6km]: 10th R.Milne, 32m38s. 17th B.Turner, 33m 20s. 42nd G.Ackland,36m25s. 68th D.Thomson,[5th junior], 38m33s. 75th K.Jones, 39m09s, 114th A.Agnew, 42m 43s. 117th P Weeks, 42m 59s. 124th R.Morris, 43m 26s. 129th M Anderson 43m 48s. 188 finished.
On what was a busy weekend for the club, youth athletes Lana Turnbull and Lauren Arbuckle were taking part in the DM Hall East District Indoor Championships at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow. Lana contested the final of the U/17 Girls 800 metres where she finished third while Lauren took sixth spot in the final of the girls U/13 800 Metres.
Many of the club runners will be in Fife again this Saturday to take part in the Devils Burden Hill Relays which start and finish in picturesque Falkland.
Shane Fenton
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